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I was shopping around for a nice sized stock pot (but nothing so huge that i couldn't wash it in the sink). I had it narrowed down between this pot (the Cuisanart 12 Quart) and the All-Clad 12 Quart.
The fact that the Cuisinart is literally a third the price of the All-Clad made my decision a very easy one. The Cuisinart 12 quart pot is great. It has a nice thick bottom to prevent scorching, and has a large size which is more than ample for my all my needs. I am easily able to fit a large 10 pound chicken in it (or two smaller 6-7 lb birds) to make chicken stock. I simply cut up the chicken, throw in all the veggies in the fridge that are about to spoil, cover with water, bring to a boil, turn down to a simmer, and walk away. After about an hour, i take the chicken out, let it cool slightly, pull the meat off the bones, and return the bones back to the pot, and cook that down (on simmer) for another 2-3 hours. After it reduces down, I strain it through a colander (which you can line with cheese cloth for a finer strain), put it in a large bowl in the fridge overnight, then skim the layer of fat off the next morning, and voila...perfet, homemade delicious stock that is head and shoulders above the store bought variety. I usually freeze it in zipper bags or tupperware, and then when i need it, i pop it in the microwav. I use this stock for just about anything and everything...to braise veggies, to make rice (or especially risotto), great base for soups, etc.
Oh yeah...about the pot. (sorry, got carried away there for a sec). The pot makes this entire process so easy and so care free, that i hardly have to monitor anything at all. I usually only tend to the pot in the beginning when it's starting to boil, and once i turn it down to a simmer, i basically don't need to check on it any further. The pot's bottom prevents burning or scorching.
Prior to getting this pot, my largest pot was only an 8 quart pot. When i tried to make this chicken stock in the 8 quart, there were always boil overs, and because there was less room in the pot, some veggies were always getting burned on the bottom. None of this happens with the new Cuisinart 12 quart. There's ample room for even the largest of demands.
While it's a bit cumbersome for everyday use, it's terrific to have such a large pot for making things like large amounts of stock, or cooking up some lobsters, or a New Orleans style crab/crawfish boil. Clean up is pretty easy, especially if you have one of those pull out spray nozzles in the sink.
You can't beat the price or the quality.
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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Steel
Inspired by the kitchens of France, our elegant Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Cookware Collection features stainless steel and pure aluminum encapsulated in the base for fast and even heating. We guarantee the 12 Quart Stockpot with Cover with a lifetime warranty and include measurement markings inside the stockpot for easier cooking.
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- Chef's Choice Stainless: Mirror finish. Classic looks, professional performance
- Unsurpassed Heat Distribution: Aluminum encapsulated base heats quickly and spreads heat evenly. Eliminates hot spots
- Stainless Steel for Professional Results: Stainless steel cooking surface does not discolor, react with food or alter flavors. Great for classic cooking techniques like slow simmers, rolling boils and reduction of liquids
- Cool Grip Handle: Solid stainless steel riveted handle stays cool on the stovetop. A helper handle provides extra support and balance when lifting and pouring
- Drip-Free Pouring: Rim is tapered for drip-free pouring
- Flavor Lock Lid: Tight-fitting cover seals with moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results, every time you cook
- Dishwasher Safe: Premium stainless steel easily cleans to original brilliant finish
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Customers find this stockpot to be of excellent quality, with even heat distribution and handles that don't get hot, making it perfect for cooking gumbo and soups. The pot is praised for its size, being ideal for making soup for 10 or more people, and customers appreciate its solid construction and mirror finish. They find it easy to clean and consider it a great deal for stainless cookware, with one customer noting it holds a whole chicken.
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185 customers mention quality, 173 positive, 12 negative
...The pot is well made and beautifully constructed. The handles are not hot when the rest of the pot is hot. The heat evenly distributes....Read more
Seems to be a great pot. Unfortunately it came in with the lip bent so the lid will not cover and seal as well as it could have.Read more
Good quality. Great size for the occasional large portion soups and sauces. I don't use it regularly so I can't speak to wear and tear....Read more
Love this pot. Bought smaller versions locally, but had to Amazon up for this larger 14qt. pot. Works great on my induction burner.Read more
110 customers mention size, 100 positive, 10 negative
...It was cumbersome and not as practical for my needs. This is the perfect size, used it a lot this canning season.Read more
Great size with all the benefits of the Cuisinart range. Lighter in weight as per the purpose required, but this only makes it more user friendly.Read more
...she absolutely loves it. It holds a full turkey carcass. Nice weight and size. Thinking of ordering one for myself.Read more
Nice & large, good in a pinch, but the quality of this does not come close to my other cuisinart pots & pansRead more
70 customers mention heat distribution, 63 positive, 7 negative
...It works so well, it's a good construction and heats evenly. For the price, it's a big win. Highly recommended.Read more
...Even heat distribution, easy to clean, and no worries about overflowing since its 12 quarts. Definitely recommend.Read more
Exactly what we wanted. Smooth construction and perfect size. Heated evenly.Read more
...The pan heats evenly and I have not had an issue with anything sticking to the bottom....Read more
64 customers mention ease of cleaning, 60 positive, 4 negative
...Easy to clean but don't use abrasives. Hot, soapy water and one of those scraping pads safe for teflon to maintain shine without "scars"....Read more
...cook - no burns- all you could want in a quality stockpot and cleans up easily.Read more
...Lol It heats up great. Cleans easily. Looks pretty on the stove. Has a great warranty....Read more
...Retains heat, sturdy, and cleans well, 'tho it's too big for the kitchen sink -- so it gets soaped up and cleaned on towels under the bathtub...Read more
57 customers mention value for money, 55 positive, 2 negative
...I saw this product advertised and purchased it through Amazon at a great price....Read more
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...This is a great pot for the price and I don't believe it suffers any disadvantage either in performance or looks over the $300 AllClad or similar....Read more
good pot at good price. some spotting from dishwasher, but no big deal. distributes heat evenly and simmers soups well.Read more
50 customers mention cooking performance, 50 positive, 0 negative
Very solid pot that cooks evenly and cleans up very well.Read more
You'll like it. It will be around forever. Made well, cleans well, cooks well, so it's everything you could expect.Read more
Great for fudge ,stew and anything else u wanna toss it’s way! Heated my fudge evenly and it’s hard to find a good fudge pot!Read more
Best thing for cooking pasta that we have found. Excellent size to have enough water and still be able to add the noodles.Read more
48 customers mention appearance, 46 positive, 2 negative
...It's the perfect size for a "normal size" gumbo. It's a beautiful pot and cooked beautifully on a gas burner. I would definitely recommend this pot!...Read more
One beautiful, functional and reasonably priced pot.Read more
...Its also a shiny, pretty pot. My husband even remarked that it was a great looking pot.Read more
I haven't used it yet but it is gorgeous and has a good weight to it. It will get a good workout now that chili season has arrived.Read more
43 customers mention construction, 42 positive, 1 negative
...Retains heat, sturdy, and cleans well, 'tho it's too big for the kitchen sink -- so it gets soaped up and cleaned on towels under the bathtub...Read more
...Also works great for pickling due to the large size. Solid construction and good thickness to the metal.Read more
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