CindyA

Thanks for all the input. I don't worry too much about cooking soups and stews in it. But I wanted to sterilize canning jars in it, it's the perfect size. So I did worry about that.

Stitchit123

If it is on the finish you can boil a bit of tomato juice in it for about a minute or two-let set til cool - then use a wooden spoon to gently scrape it off--I speak from experience. I've had to do this a few times this past year. I am finally getting better at this cooking on electric I haven't scorched or burnt any thing in the past month : )