- Durable hard anodized surface inside and out.
- 98.7 % pure aluminum construction for superior conductivity
- Oven & broiler safe to 700 degrees F
- Metal utensil safe
- Perfect for pasta, soups, stocks, & sauces, big enough for a large family!
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Tall and narrow, this big pot is ideally shaped for simmering stocks by reducing evaporation and directing rising bubbles through layered ingredients to extract flavor from them. The stockpot measures 9-1/2 inches high and 9-3/4 inches in diameter, and is constructed of heavy aluminum so it heats evenly without hot spots. Though not nonstick, the matte-finish pot is hard-anodized inside and out for stick resistance as well as hardness and durability. Metal utensils won't harm the surface. The contoured, textured, cast-stainless-steel loop handles, as well as the flat lid's handle, stay cool on the stovetop and are oven-safe to 700 degrees F. The pot should be hand washed with mild detergent. It carries a lifetime warranty against defects. --Fred Brack
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Great tastes come to those who wait. The Calphalon Classic Hard Anodized 12qt stockpot is ideal for stews, stock, chili and other moist-cooked dishes. Heavy-gauge aluminum is responsive to temperature changes, whether you're slowly simmering or rapidly boiling. Calphalon's stock pots are designed for easy cooking, easy cleanup and maximum performance. Add a stainless insert for your pasta-making pleasure. The glass lid makes monitoring foods a breeze and helps return moisture to your foods.
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61 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Super Stockpot,
By Marian M "teacher" (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Calphalon Classic Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Glass Lid (Kitchen)
Beautiful as well as functional, this is one of the most useful pots I've ever used. I bought it with a 12 quart, hard anodized pasta insert, which makes it even more useful. I've owned it for almost three years and have used it at least twice each week during that time. Originally, I intended to use it mainly for large batches of pasta. It is great for that, with the pasta insert lifting out so nicely -- no need for any other sort of strainer.I don't have that many pots and pans and try to get the most use out of the ones that I do own. So, I started using this pot with its insert to cook things like corn-on-the-cob, potatoes, simmered whole chicken -- anything that needs simmering and straining. All you have to do is lift the insert- no more dumping hot water and food into a strainer. This stockpot is made to prepare large batches of stock. The pot easily holds all items for any stock with room to spare. The same thing is true for big batches of spaghetti sauce or chili. One of the best features of this pot is that it DOES NOT STAIN, even when I cook things with tomatoes. Highly acidic foods have stained other cookware that I own, but not so with this stockpot. Another thing that I really appreciate is that it HEATS SO EVENLY, really helpful when cooking things for a long time. This pot is beautiful with it's dark color and smooth finish. Even when a person loves to cook, it's nice to have pots and pans that look good. It has sturdy, shiny handles that make lifting the pan easy and add to the pan's good looks. The pot cleans up very easily. This is such a sturdy stockpot that I'll never need to buy another one.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love my calphalon,
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This review is from: Calphalon Classic Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Glass Lid (Kitchen)
Until I learn how to be a "real cook" like 'Porkchops', I guess the Calphalon lines will work for me. 'Porkchops' takes great care of his/her pans, still lets them get into the dishwasher, uses steel wool, fires them up on the stove so high that they warp. Hmmmmm. All you have to do is follow the instructions. I guess some people have habits that are destructive to pans, and need to stick to cast iron or something. I never have trouble with sticking (and I stir fry a great deal). Things clean fine, I generally don't even use the green Scotchbrite, a dishrag or the blue Scotchbrites are sufficient most of the time. If I do need to scour a bit, I use Barkeeper's Helper. You can use Ajax on the commerical line, however I have never needed that. I can turn the heat up just as high as I need it, and have experienced no problems. I know what goes through my dishwasher, sort of like knowing where my cats are, etc. I can't imagine why anyone would need steel wool, excecpt to clean outdoor cooking pots. My experience with Calphalon's Warranty, I received one stock pot insert that was out of round at the top, in a combo insert/stock pot package. They not only replaced the insert, but also sent me another stockpot. They paid shipping both ways. I have a zillion Calphalon Pans, way too many, I really like all of them.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Why'd I wait?,
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This review is from: Calphalon Classic Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Glass Lid (Kitchen)
I wish I'd picked one of these up years ago. The even cooking, easy cleaning, and the essential beauty of this pot make it the best choice for family cooking. Or, if like me, you feed friends and neighbors too, this is a wonderful pot.
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