With its Ceramica interior coating, Cuisinart’s GreenGourmet stockpot offers the real deal in nonstick performance. And the anodized aluminum provides a light material with outstanding heat transfer for consistent, even cooking and energy savings. Very popular with online shoppers, they give the Update stainless steel stockpots top marks for their sturdy, well-made construction, and the even heat distribution of the clad bottom. The top eight-quart stockpot is slightly tapered, allowing for easy filling and pouring. This eight-quart stockpot is safe to use in a dishwasher, and the cooking ability of this cookware is really impressive, as it equally distributes the heat and does develop hot spots. This Cuisinart eight-quart stockpot is impressive and is surely worth your investment.
Their Contemporary line looks great and uses one of the more durable nonstick coatings on the market. The construction and durability of this stockpot is second to none, but so is the price. If it’s in your budget then by all means, you won’t be disappointed. But, Viking did such a good job with their tri-ply stockpot at more than half the price and 4-quarts larger. Yes, this stockpot costs two or three times more than my other top picks. But, for a fully clad, tri-ply pot of this size, I would call it a bargain.
Which 12-quart stock pot for induction range will be the best for heat transfer? Sturdy construction is another highlight, giving it a hefty, substantial feel. And with no exposed rivets inside the pot, the only thing that touches your food is non-reactive enamel. The enamel also makes cleanup quick and easy, as most food will release with just warm, soapy water. The main drawback with porcelain is that that the enamel coating can chip and crack, and the interior may discolor over time.
By clicking on the products below, we may receive a commission at no cost to you. The pot in the OP’s pic seems to be fully clad but I would need to see the bottom to say for sure. Hestan Probond is another great option, and absolutely cuisinart soup maker beautiful pans to look at. Demeyere is the somewhat dark horse but I prefer them to All-Clad because the pans are rivetless which makes cleaning the inside very convenient and the handles are more comfortable than all-clad.
A rim with a slightly flared lip will provide smooth, dripless pouring, which makes for easier cleanup of the pan and stovetop. But they’re also good for having a peek without releasing heat and steam. Well, the theory behind the taller pots is that the smaller diameter results in less liquid loss during cooking – and less evaporation means more liquid is retained inside the vessel.
The Cooks Standard 12-quart stockpot is very similar to my “best overall” pick and, at about half the price, it’s definitely worth a look. For wide lasagna noodles and other XXL pasta, a stockpot is the best way to boil a casserole’s-worth at once.