Cuisinart's Custom-Clad 5-Ply Stainless Steel cookware boasts a sturdy five-layer construction featuring a triple aluminum core sandwiched between layers of stainless steel for responsive heating and even cooking. Heat Surround Technology™ ensures the pans maintain optimum temperatures along the bottom and sidewalls, eliminating hot spots and cooking food through direct and radiant heat. This skillet has low slanted sides and a rounded bottom for turning and flipping foods easily.