Customer Reviews

Cuisinart 656-28 Chef's Classic Hard-Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid

5 star:		(21)
4 star:		(3)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(6)

 

 

I've used the stockpot for the past 6 months and I've found it to be a great piece of cookware. The construction is solid and so far, nothing has stuck to the inside. The pot is great not just for pasta but also for pot roasts and making soup for large numbers of people.

At around $30, this pot is also a steal. Nothing else on Amazon or in stores - even discounters such as Walmart - has anything comparable. If you are looking for a good, large stockpot, then this is it.

The person who gave this product one star and ranted about how it "rusted" after one use... honestly, that cannot have been this stockpot. This thing is professional quality. I'm a working chef and have a great appreciation for well-crafted kitchen tools. A good, large stockpot is vital for any serious cook, and Cuisinart's 12-quart offering here fills the bill very nicely. The heat transfer is excellent and seems to be very even. Even at my altitude (near Denver, CO), I had no problems getting six quarts of water to a rolling boil in this thing, and at 5,600 feet, that's saying something. The pot is about 8" high (excluding the lid), and 12" in diameter. It's a generously sized stockpot, more than enough for almost all the cooking you'd want to do in it. I got mine on one of Amazon's crazy 12-hour sales or something, and it was ridiculously cheap. Even at $30, this thing would be a bargain.

Tough, durable and the non-stick surface is great. We bought this for our large party recipes, especially our 6-quart chili recipe. Everything cooks evenly, doesn't burn, doesn't stick, and cleanup is simple. Highly recommend this cookware

Bought this as an add on to the set. This has to be the best set of cookware I have ever bought. It cleans well, does not scratch. Has the ability to go in a 500 degree oven. I would recommend this cookware to everyone.

I received the 14 piece set of Cuisinart pots and pans for Christmas when my finance' could not find the Magnalite pots that I wanted. Of course at first I looked at them and thought these are not what I ask for but when I opened them up I was VERY impressed. The cookware from Cuisinart is heavy and high quality. I've seen and used their food processors but I had no idea their cookware was this well made. My Tfal is garbage as a comparison.

I purchased this 12-quart stockpot as part of a set. It sells for $29.99. I had read all the reviews before purchasing it. Overall I am pretty satisfied with it. There are a few drawbacks. The lid does not have a hole for the steam to escape. It is difficult to tilt the lid in order to allow the steam to escape so I simply take the lid off from time to time. I am looking to purchase another lid. And there is a strange odor that this pot has even after several washes. No big deal. I do a lot of cooking for my family and I use it quite a bit and it seems to be a very durable pot. With its large size it's a little difficult to wash it in the sink but it fits nicely in the dishwasher. All in all I am satisfied with this pot.

Make sure you really understand the size of this pot before ordering, I mean this thing is huge. Said that, I like it all arround, heats even, handles maintain reasonably warm (not hot), nice the see through lid, and overall it looks very professional.

This is a Super Pot. It is much bigger than I expected and it arrived in perfect condition. It holds plenty of soup (which is why I bought it in the first place) but I know I will be able to cook a whole chicken in the pot too. Easy to clean and great to use. I highly recommend this product. Good luck with cooking and enjoy.

i used this pot towice alredy and it done the job great espically when you have some guests and your small pot don't hold that quntity

This pot was purchased through my Gold Box offers and when combined with a gift certificate... well, I got it for nearly nothing even though I didn't think I really needed it since I already had several large pots.

After using it, this one beats out the others and has become my favorite. This pot gets a lot of use and I find the size just perfect for making my home-made spaghetti sauce.

This is a very good sturdy pot, not too heavy, not too light. It heats evenly, cleans up easily and has never emitted a funny odor (as some have claimed their's did). The handles are firmly and securely attached and the glass lid makes it easy to keep an eye on what's cooking. There's been no warping, cracking, scratching or problems of any kind. I am very pleased with the size, looks and performance of this pot, and the fact that I got it so cheap is an extra bonus.

I love it, it's very functional and so far... very durable. I expect to use this pot (a lot) for many years to come, and if you're considering purchasing this one, I highly recommend this pot and will certainly keep this brand in mind when shopping for any additional cookware.