You can sauté your vegetables right in it! Sear your meat in it then turn it to slow cooker and cook! No using a separate pan! You can do everything in it! pot is easy to clean and it's not heavy like a crock. Highly recommend Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker PRO 8.5 Quart Multi-Cooker, 8-in 1, Slow Cooker, Dutch Oven, Steamer, Glass Lid, Nonstick, Oven Safe to 500°F LTKWatchNow LTKSaleAlert LTKHome