Customer Reviews

Farberware Classic 8-Quart Stockpot with Lid

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My mother has had her set of Farberware for well over 30 years, and has never had a problem. I've had mine for about 15, and I am now replacing this particular pot (the second pot in my set that needed replacement). The rim on my 8-qt and the one on my 2.5qt sauce pot have cracked. I had the saucepan replaced 10yrs ago via mail and the lifetime warranty.

I would replace it with the same pot, but I find that the plastic handles get too hot to hold bare-handed when I use the large burners on my gas stove. Also I'd like a glass lid to see when the water is boiling without removing the lid. So I'm in the market for something slightly different, but can't find anything as good for a similar cost.

HOWEVER, when I was offered the opportunity to replace my cookware, I kept this pot specifically because the size is wonderful for making large amounts of soup/chilis/etc. The pot itself is not too heavy to carry when empty, and it fits in most sinks for easy cleanup (I have a spaghetti pot that won't fit under my faucet). And it did last 15 years, being washed in the dishwasher and otherwise used and abused.

What makes this pot the best is the dimensions. It's not so wide as to take over the entire stove, but not so narrow that it's impossible to get a spoon inside and stir up a thick chili. The bottom is heavy enough to conduct heat and boil water quickly.

It's a great mid-priced pot. If it had metal handles, I'd use 1-click on it right now! I may purchase it again anyway, but I'm still undecided.

This is the one you use for all of your heavy-duty kitchen needs. Making chili for six? Steaming vegetables? Cooking rice? Making 1 lb. of pasta? Making a soup? Need to store leftovers in the fridge? You will use this pot for years...My mom has had hers for 35 years, I've had mine for 5. How many products do you buy nowadays that you expect to last that long? These pots are virtually indestructible and are beatiful besides. Solid, classic. It lives up to its name.

Farberware 18/10 stainless steel cookware is a good line. I had this cookware at one time, and I can recommend it, especially for use on gas burners. Unlike Calphalon cookware, it can go in the dishwasher. However, to keep the finish gleaming, you might need to scrub the pots and pans frequently with cleanser and scouring pads. The 8-Quart Stockpot with Lid is a kitchen essential.

I tried this stockpot based on the reviews of other buyers on this site. Just as they claimed, the cooking quality is good, with a minimum of sticking (chili), and absolutely no burning. I have never had such success with stainless steel pots,or cast iron dutch ovens. Clean up was a snap. The price was right, too. I recommend it wholeheartedly.

This stockpot is a good size for making soup, stew, pasta & chili. It can be used to make two very satisfactory portions or four normal portions (for normal eaters, unlike myself). It is not too large and unwieldy, especially loaded with food. It is simple to clean, conducts heat very well and a delight to use! An excellent value. Farberware also makes a nice pasta insert which is a great addition to this pot.

I was impressed with the thickness of the pot and immediately made beef stew--it handled the initial saute to three hours of simmering perfectly, and was still easy to clean. I have a non-stick Anolon stockpot in the same size--but its not as easy to clean even though it has the same size and heft as the Farberware. Its a great addition to anyone who loves and needs to cook.

This pot is a great size, large but not unwieldy,(even when loaded with food). It heats quite evenly and is a pleasure to cook in. The no-drip lip and the well fitting cover are a plus. It is simple to keep clean and is also dishwasher safe.

You really can't go wrong with any of Farberware's pots! They really last a lifetime! I have the 3qt,6qt,8qt,1qt,and 2qt. The 3qt is the best for everyday! They will last for generations! My mother still uses them and I grew up with her cooking with them when I was a child and they still are excellent!Believe me you get your money's worth with Farberware! The classic collection is excellent! I know my sets will last as long as my mother's.

One reviewer here has spoken of his or her difficulty in keeping this Farberware pot in like-new condition - it's actually easy to do. What you need is a BLUE Scotchbrite scrubber sponge (NOT THE GREEN), and a can of Cameo brand stainless steel cleaner. Cameo is a powder that's available in most grocery stores, somewhere near the Comet cleanser. Using the scrubber side of the Scotchbrite scrubber, scrub the inside with Cameo, and your Farberware will come back up absolutely like new. The sponge side of the Scotchbrite scrubber and Cameo will take care of the outside - don't use the scrubber side on the outside's mirror finish. Again, the green Scotchbrite scrubbers are too harsh for either the inside or the outside of a Farberware pot- it will leave scratchy scouring marks, so be sure to use only the blue. This pot will remain new-looking indefinitely with the use of the blue Scotchbrite scrubber and Cameo - I have Farberware that's thirty years old, and you can hardly tell it from new. If anything burns onto the outside bottom of the pot, a little oven cleaner will remove it without scratching. Farberware is famous for maintaining its good looks over time, given proper care. I'm sure happy with mine.

Here's how I judge my standard appliances... Do they work? Are they easy to use? Are they fun to use? Do they add any extra features? Would I buy it again?

Most importantly, this pot works. The handles don't retain heat and they are safe to touch. I've made some good pasta sauce in it and the whole thing didn't combust on itself. I haven't put it through the dishwasher so I can't tell you how it holds up, though my other Farberware products have held up good. This pot is about as fun as you can get for a pot. Plus, you can say to people, "Hey - check out this huge pot I just bought."