• "Wonderful stock pot"

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This 8-Quart pan is a very nice. I used to have a "non-stick / 99 year warantee" stock pot of the same size, but the coating came off into my cooking -- ick! This stainless cleans up easily, is dishwasher safe, and fits into the dishwasher. The tri-ply technology (aluminum inside, going up the sides) really does seem to help. I've found this pan better than the non-stick coating pans for not sticking, as long as you (1) let food warm to room temperature for 10 to 20 minutes or by warming in water, and (2) pre-heat the pan according to the manufacturor's directions. Though, sticking is seldom problematic for soup. Perfect size for a batch of vegetable soup or chicken stock. Comes with two free inserts, one for pasta and the other smaller, perhaps for use as a strainer. The shape & handles are elegant, and the glass lid really helpful for glancing over to make sure your stock/soup doesn't simmer dry. Highly recommended.

(5 Stars)

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• "Reliable piece of kitchen-ware"

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I believe I use this particular pan at least 4 days a week if not more. It isn't too heavy nor too light (I sound like Goldilocks) it is just right for a majority of my cooking needs. Yes the exterior of the pan does tarnish easily but I found it was easy to clean and the interior can become scratched if you do not use the right tools with it. But the finer point is not so much the look but what it can produce. It conducts the heat beautifully so that the highest temp. ever needed is medium. I have made lemon curd, marinara sauces, soups and bechamels in this pan and each and everytime the results are deeply satisfying. The price is incredibly reasonable considering what you get from this pan.
I absolutely adore this pan and would recommend it to everyone.

(4 Stars)

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