This pot is light and sleek and I thought that it could not possibly handle the kind of varied use I make of it. But it is great! It simmers evenly and does not scorch even my toughest challenges like cooking down my fresh tomatoes into sauce. As I mentioned, it is light and that is a real blessing when it is chock full and I need to move it to process. The other day I let the oil heat too high and did get a small burn...came right off after a short soak. No, the top is not glass. Less worry, I think. GOOD POT.