All-Clad MC2 Stockpot Review

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(More customer reviews)The 12 quart stock pot is the big brother to the 6 quart Master Chef 2 stock pot I got a few months ago to replace both a 5 quart teflon lined pot and my 8 quart Le Creuset Dutch oven. The 6 quart stainless steel lined aluminum body fit the bill perfectly, so I had great hopes for its big brother. And, the 12 quart has come through with flying colors.
I started getting Master Chef 2 from all the different All-Clad lines because that seemed to be the standard of choice on the Food Network's 'Iron Chef America' show. And, while I know it is not the most expensive All-Clad line, I'm also sure that they would not have chosen it if Bobby and Mario would have had any problem with it.
I also picked this particular pot because although it is labelled a stock pot, it does not have quite the classic high height to radius ratio, so it is not so high that it is hard to work with, especially when you are using it for soups. When I use it to make stocks, it has the one quality I want most, especially with an electric range, and that is control. Stock temperatures seem to respond quite well to changes in burner setting and I get no hot spots causing boiling when the overall temp of the stock is below 200 degrees Fahrenheit. Best of all, it is not extremely heavy, as it weighs less than the 8 quart Creuset.
A bit pricy, but an excellent member of its family of pots!

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7512MC2 is the contemporary iteration of the legendary Master Chef-All-Clad's original cookware collection. Subtly redesigned and substantially reengineered, MC2 presents a classic commercial aesthetic, light weight, and outstanding cooking performance. The 18/10 stainless steel interior complements the matte-finished, brushed aluminum exterior, providing an ideal cooking surface and exemplary heat distribution. Sculpted stay-cool handles add a finishing touch of polished stainless steel. MC2 is the ideal cookware for the professional chef or culinary enthusiast with an eye for professional style. Highly versatile, Stock Pots are essential to the well-equipped kitchen. These pots allow you to sautor brown, then add liquids for stocks, soups and stews. All sizes easily accommodate many ears of corn, a big batch of chili or braised lamb shanks. MC2 Technical Details: MC2's patented three-ply bonded design utilizes a pure aluminum center core and an aluminum alloy exterior to produce extraordinary thermal characteristics. In addition to creating even heat distribution, this extensive use of aluminum also reduces overall item weight. An 18/10 stainless steel interior provides the ideal cooking surface that won't react with foods, and accommodates rigorous use of metal cooking utensils for optimal results, every time. Features: -Patented 3-ply bonded design produces extraordinary thermal characteristics. -18/10 Stainless steel interior provides the ideal cooking surface that won't react with foods. -Aluminum alloy exterior reduces weight for ease of use. -Polished stainless stay-cool handles are secured with sturdy, non-corrosive rivets. -Beautiful polished stainless lid fits evenly with the pan's edges to seal in flavor. -Classic commercial aesthetic. -Made in the USA. -Lifetime Warranty. Specifications: -Materials: 3-Ply bonded construction: Brushed aluminum exterior, 18/10 stainless steel interior, pure aluminum inner layer. -Capacity: 12 Quarts. -Oven safe up to

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All-Clad Stainless-Steel Stockpot Review

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(More customer reviews)No boiling over the top with this pan on your stove. It takes a bit longer to heat up than a smaller pot but when that jam gets a roiling boil it doesn't splatter all over the kitchen. Also if you do large quanities of applesauce this pan is great. Or cook 3 dungeness crabs? No problem, 10 ears of corn, no problem. Simmer a turkey carcass, no problem. The only thing wrong is the pot is big on the shelf but hey, its worth it. Great pot, only wish they made a 16 in stainless for making beer.

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5512For a Limited Time, Spend $499 or More on All-Clad and Receive a FREE Lasagna Pan Gift Set - a $170 Value! With its 18/10 stainless steel cooking surface and hand-polished, mirror-finished exterior, the All-Clad Stainless collection is the ultimate reflection of style and practicality. All-Clad Stainless delivers the ideal combination of professional performance and dishwasher-safe cleaning. Magnetic stainless steel makes All-Clad Stainless the ideal cookware for induction cooktops, as well. The Stainless collection is All-Clad s best-selling cookware series, and is the cookware of preference for many of the world s professional chefs and discriminating home cooks. Highly versatile, Stock Pots are essential to the well-equipped kitchen. These pots allow you to sautor brown, then add liquids for stocks, soups and stews. All sizes easily accommodate many ears of corn, a big batch of chili or braised lamb shanks. Stainless Technical Details: The 3-ply bonded design of All-Clad Stainless incorporates an aluminum center core clad with stainless steel to produce highly-responsive conduction and even heat distribution. The magnetic stainless steel exterior is essential to ensuring compatibility with all induction cooktops, while also being ideally-suited for use with traditional cooktop technologies. This bonded construction helps make any cooking task easier, giving you more control. Features: -3-Ply bonded construction for a lifetime of use. -Easy-to-clean 18/10 stainless-steel interior helps prevent foods from sticking and will not react with foods. -Mirror-finished magnetic stainless-steel exterior is hand-polished to a lustrous shine. -Pure aluminum core covers bottom of the pan and extends up the sides for greater heat conductivity. -Signature stay-cool handles are cast from solid stainless-steel and designed for ergonomic comfort. -Suited for all stovetops including electric, gas, ceramic, induction and halogen. -Made in the USA. -Lifetime Warranty. Specific

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T-Fal Specialty 12-Quart Nonstick Stock Pot, Black Review

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(More customer reviews)We bought this to replace an old Calphalon pot which crashed to our floor and bent out of shape. The old pot was wonderful, but quite heavy and you had to hand wash it. This one retains the nonstick feature (an essential when making split pea soup), yet is much lighter. The glass lid has a vent built into it, making overflows much less likely. Lastly, the whole thing can go into the dishwasher if you want, but is easy to wash by hand, too, especially since it is lighter weight than the old pot. You can maneuver it around.
We still have another T-Fal piece that we bought over 20 years ago, and it's still going strong! That's what led us to buy this one.
The one possible negative I could even think of is that it's very tall, making it a little difficult for us folks of shorter stature to ladle out the soup. It is a 12 quart pot, though, so you have to expect the volume to come from somewhere.
Overall, a great pot! And we do a lot of cooking!!!

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T-fal's 12-quart Stock Pot features total aluminum construction for superior heat conductivity.Also equipped with non-stick coating both on the interior and exterior for easy clean-up, riveted soft-grip handles, and a vented glass lid.

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Cuisinart Classic Stockpot Review

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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased this 12qt stockpot with a pasta insert and cover, and I couldn't be more pleased. The pot is beautifully made, with very confortable handles (another reviewer noted the finger grips -- a nice touch) and the lid fits perfectly.
I used it for the first time to cook 2 chickens and make stock. Both chickens fit easily in the pot, yet allowed enough space for adequate water. It was very easy to bring the pot to a boil and then reduce to a very slow simmer, just a bubble or two breaking the surface. I used the simmer burner on my gas stove, and for the first time was able to maintain a simmer with the lid tightly on. With my old stockpot (large enough for only one chicken) even with the simmer burner at the lowest setting I could not maintain a simmer with the lid tightly on the pot.
The pasta insert made it a breeze to remove the chickens when they were cooked, and reduce the stock while I picked the meat off the bones and returned the bones to the pot in the insert to cook longer, more fully flavoring the broth. Removing the insert removed the bones and other parts, making straining the stock a simple one-step process. This same process with the pasta insert will make blanching vegetables from the garden MUCH easier and faster, and I'm looking forward to freezing the veggies from next summer's garden.
The pot is weighty and solid, yet With a full pot of water I can still lift and carry it, which I could never manage with an All-Clad 12qt stockpot.
I like this pot so much I just today ordered the Chef's Classic 7 piece set with bonus 2 1/2 qt sautee pan. I can hardly wait to have a lobster feed and sacrifice some of Maine's finest lobsters in this pot, served with sides cooked up in pots from my new set. I highly reccomend this stockpot and this cookware line.

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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Stockpot with Cover Available in a range of sizes, the Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Stockpot with Cover can enable you to do everday family cooking, or to prepare recipes for a crowd. The stockpot features stainless steel and pure aluminum encapsulated in the base for fast and even heating. The stockpot has a mirror finish, solid stainless steel riveted handles that stay cooler than other handles, drip-free pouring thanks to the tapered rim, and a a tight-fitting flavor lock lid that seals in moisture and nutrients. The stainless steel cooking surface does not discolor, react with food, or alter flavors. Thestockpot is oven safe to 550° F, and safe for the stovetop ( with the exception of induction ), broiler, freezer, and dishwasher. The cover is oven safe to 350° F. Plastic, wood, or nylon utensils should be used. Limited lifetime warranty. Features: Choice of size Stainless steel and pure aluminum encapsulated in the base Fast and even heating without hot spots Mirror finish Solid stainless steel riveted handles that stay cool Tapered rim for drip-free pouring Tight-fitting flavor lock lid to seal in moisture and nutrients is oven safe to 350° F Cooking surface does not discolor Oven safe to 550° F, and safe for the stovetop ( with the exception of induction ), broiler, freezer, anddishwasher Plastic, wood, or nylon utensils should be used

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