I loved this skillet the first two times I used it: the removable pan is a really fantastic concept, and it cleaned incredibly well. I bought it because I'm always hesitant to believe the worst of a product, and Rival is a well-known brand.Unfortunately, in this case, other reviewers were definitely right. Once I tried to make a gravy in this skillet (in other words, an extended heating time), I saw where the negative reviews were coming from. The skillet browned up the sausage all right, but once I dusted it with flour, I could tell it was losing heat. It went quickly downhill when I poured the milk in, and I ended up having to transfer all that gravy into two stovetop skillets!This was an extremely frustrating experience, and I'm glad I kept all the original packaging. At least I'll get a refund. I hope other readers will be saved from making the same mistake.