Dishwasher safe, hand washing with prompt drying is recommended to retain the lustrous finish. Handcrafted in France, the M’Cook stewpan comes with a lifetime warranty to be free of material and manufacturing defects for home use . It’s well fitted, locking in moisture and aromas, and you can watch what’s cooking or adjust the temperature without having to remove it. The surface layer that makes contact with food and liquids is made of a premium stainless with high nickel and chromium content ensuring that rusting and staining will never be a problem.
We used the exact same amount of room-temperature water and heat setting to see how long it took for the contents to reach a rolling boil with the lid on. Turning to your six-quart Dutch oven, or the eight-quart pasta pot that comes with most cookware sets, can be too limiting for large batches of stock. Stockpots are also our go-to for crowd-feeding dishes like lobster boils. People praise this stockpot for how easy it is to clean up and store. One thing to note is that while it is technically dishwasher-safe, many people found the outside finish to be ruined by the dishwasher. All-Clad has been a leader in multi-clad cookware, and its 12-quart stockpot is highly praised and revered by gourmet cooks who insist on the best.
The RSVP International Endurance 8-Quart Stockpot ($45) was the tallest, narrowest, and lightest weight stockpot we tested. We liked the large loop handles, which were comfortable to hold, and the glass lid with cuisinart clermont cover a steam vent, which would make it easy to see when the water is boiling or keep and eye on your sauce. The lid is oven-safe only to 450°F, however, and the pot felt a little flimsier than the others we tested.
The magnetic exterior is safe for use on all stovetops including induction, and it can go from the hob to the oven or under the broiler with no problems – it’s safe for temperatures up to a scorching 600°F. The M’Cook collection is Mauviel’s line of multi-ply stainless steel cookware. It offers both home cooks and professional chefs the best of bonded metal technology, with five layers of materials. Most of these vessels are “tri-ply,” meaning they are composed of two thin sheets of stainless steel with a layer of aluminum or copper bonded in between.
The Cook N Home Stainless-Steel 8-Quart Stockpot ($30) made our testing list because of its thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon. It’s very inexpensive, easy to clean, and features an encapsulated aluminum disc in the base for even heating—despite the fact that it weighs the same as the All-Clad, it felt thinner in our hands. Similar to the RSVP model, we liked the tempered glass lid for peeking in on our cooking projects, but the silicone handles and topper preclude the pot from being oven-safe to a very high heat. Provide extended stay guests with the same quality cookware they use at home. Our stockpot rounds out an essential cookware assortment and allows guests to entertain in their home-away-from-home. Big enough to cook for a crowd, it comes with a clear-view tempered glass cover.