The Circulon built-in colander lid lets you strain and drain foods directly from the pan, eliminating the need for a separate colander. To strain, simply twist the lid in place to lock it securely and pour. Thanks to this feature, you'll enjoy having no colander to clean, no food accidentally pouring into the sink, and no water backing up in the sink if your colander drains too slowly. To accommodate a variety of foods, the lid has large and small size holes.The 8 quart size of this stockpot makes it perfect for corn-on-the cob, pasta and even mashed potatoes for a crowd.