Product Description 6-quart stockpot Bringing the Good Life HomeInspired by the great French kitchens, Cuisinart began making professional cookware over 30 years ago. Constructed of the finest materials available, to perfectly perform all of the classic cooking techniques. Designed to last a lifetime, Cuisinart cookware makes family meals memorable and entertaining a pleasure. Savor the good life right at home, with family and friends. Cuisinart makes it absolutely delicious.Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless is an investment that will prove its worth every time you use it. Exclusively designed aluminum encapsulated base provides superior heat conductivity and even heat distribution to meet the demands of gourmet chefs everywhere. When properly cared for, your Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Cookware will give countless years of service and pleasure. Follow the use and care suggestions in this leaflet to preserve and maintain the cookware’s original beauty. 12-quart stockpot Whether you’re a serious gourmet, a regular entertainer, or cooking for the family, round out a cookware assortment with any or all of Cuisinart’s various-sized stockpots. The 6-quart model is perfect for everyday family cooking and the 12-quart is excellent for preparing recipes for a crowd. Product FeaturesUnsurpassed Heat Distribution Pure aluminum encapsulated base heats quickly and spreads heat evenly. Eliminates hot spots. The Coolest Touch in Home Cooking Cast stainless steel Cool Grip stick handles are contoured for a secure grip and designed to stay cool on the stovetop. Superior Cooking Surface Stainless steel cooking surface does not discolor, react with food, or alter flavors. Perfect Balance Riveted stainless steel handles, including side grips and helper handles, are professionally riveted to ensure a lifetime of perfect balance. Flavor Lock Lid Tight-fitting stainless steel lids fit tight to lock in flavor, texture and nutrients. Wide, easy grip handles. Drip-Free Pouring Rims of cookware are tapered to make pouring clean and easy. Versatile Performance Oven safe to 500°F. Cook on stovetop, in oven, or under broiler. Freezer safe for easy food storage. Dishwasher Safe Brilliant stainless steel comes out of the dishwasher looking like new. Amazon.com Cooks shopping for a midweight stainless-steel sauce pot at a mid-range price may well have found their match with this multi-functional pot from Cuisinart. The gleaming 6-quart pot is equipped to handle the most frequent cooking tasks such as simmering soups and boiling pasta. Like all of Cuisinart’s Chef’s Classic cookware, this pot is made of stainless steel that has been polished to a brilliant mirror finish and that won’t react to acidic foods. An inner core of aluminum ensures that foods heat quickly and evenly. The stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop and the matching mirror-polished stainless-steel lid has a dripless rim for easy pouring. All cookware in Cuisinart’s Chef’s Classic line is oven-safe up to 550 degrees Fahrenheit and is covered by a limited lifetime warranty.
| Asin | B00008CM6I |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10.5"D x 12.9"W x 6.1"H |
| Weight | 4.29 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Cuisinart |
GG –
Came in perfect condition. Not even a minor blemish. Very solid construction. Nice solid handles. I may buy a larger version also. My wife is very demanding when it comes to her cooking equipment. She loves it.
Gayle Lopes –
It distributes heat well, no scorching or burning, washes clean easily (except first use to boil spaghetti which left some gray marks in the bottom), and is sturdy without bring heavy.
The lid edge is very thin and a bit sharp, but that’s the only negative I’ve found!
Kate –
I bought this pot to replace my previous stainless steel stock pot, and I LOVE IT. It’s fairly light, but the bottom is heavy enough that it distributes heat really evenly, the handles don’t get too hot, the lid fits great for long simmering, and I can just drop it in the dishwasher and it comes clean like a dream.
Are there “better” stock pots out there? Yeah, probably, but for the home cook this is a great pot at a good price.
chris ralph –
Looks good, nice heavy bottom, even cooking, easy cleaning. Heavy duty
EJ –
I use this for everything and it still looks great and clean. Yes the handles get hot, it’s stainless steel! I’m sick of teflon coming off and having to repurchase pots every few years. Stainless steel is awesome. I only use cast iron and stainless steel now for everything I do in the kitchen. There can be some staining, which is normal for any stainless steel item and usually harmless. Google for more info about types of stains. You can use certain cleaners on them like bar keeper’s friend or other stainless steel ones. I have never used a special cleaner on it except for one time. It has always been pretty easy to clean, even the extra dirty times and I use a non-scratch sponge for cleaning. A few times I let it go in the dishwasher, but usually prefer to wash by hand. I came back here to buy more sizes and was surprised at the negative reviews. I specifically looked this pot up a year and a half ago, which was nearly 10 years after my uncle gifted a stainless steel frying pan. I didn’t know how to use it at first, so I hated it. Then when I have had to repurchase whole sets multiple times and that stainless steel pan keeps right on surviving, I was converted. There’s a learning curve to cooking with stainless steel, it is different than non-stick, so if you want amazing pots that last and don’t chip crap into your food, don’t forget to do some research on how to cook with stainless steel. Also, I still have and use the first stainless steel pan that I got now 12 years ago!
Michael S. –
Water boils evenly in the pot at a lower temperature than other pots. Great for making sauces, chili, or cooking pasta.
C.G. –
Could not ask for more. Would be perfect if it was made in the U.S.A.
cinnamon –
This pot is very well made just like all my other Cuisinart pots and pans. It distributes heat evenly with the heavy bottom. I have a pretty large stew pot from the set of Cuisinart pans that I already owned. This one is the perfect step in between.
I have been using my set of Cuisinart for about 15 years now. Previously we had other brand name sets with Teflon that would have to be replaced in about 5 years, did not do a good sear and weren’t made to go in the oven. Cast iron was not an option due to my glass top stove. I finally went for the solid stainless steel set of Cuisinart and have never regretted it. I thought that I would not like the frying pans but find that they are wonderful to use and easy to clean when you know a couple of tricks (I will share at the end.) They are excellent to sear steaks with a finish in the oven.
This pot lives up to the quality of all my other Cuisinart pots and pans and I couldn’t be happier with my purchase.
Cleaning tips:
I use my skillets to sear steaks at very high heat then do a finish in a hot oven. After I remove the steaks and they are resting, I immediately put the hot pan into the sink and add water to it. This is like adding wine to your pan to ‘deglaze’ only this is for cleaning purposes. Then I use the spatula to scrape any stubborn bits. Most often I can get all the bits this way. For any stubborn bits and discoloration I use soft scrub; apply and let sit a few minutes then use a scrubbie. I can get the pan clean and put away before the steaks are done resting.
owsinsomnia –
I bought this pot to fill the gap between my three quart pans and my eight quart stockpot. I intended to use it primarily for boiling spaghetti, potatoes, and moderate-size batches of soup. Unfortunately, the company that made my cookware line does not carry such a pot, so I went for something similar in design and moderately priced.
Pros:
Quality – For the price, the quality is of the level I would expect. The steel is fairly thin at the sides of the pot, but the bottom is very sturdy and solid. It is not likely to warp or buckle due to the thick construction on the bottom of the pot. The lid fits properly. The handles are riveted securely. (In other reviews there were complaints about the rivets being obtrusive, collecting food, and tearing away. I do not find that to be true. It cleans easily and they don’t protrude more than I consider reasonable. As for the rivets tearing away, I can only imagine it is a manufacturing defect and should be covered under the warranty.) It’s certainly not at the level of an All Clad or Caphalon, but it’s also $200-300 cheaper.
Price – It is moderately priced and it won’t devastate me if it wears out in 5-7 years.
Design – It’s a nice looking pot. I use a pot rack and so it hangs in full sight. The stainless finish is mirror clear and looks nice. It may scratch over time, but I will treat it well and it doesn’t seem to be too fragile.
Heat conductivity – When boiling water, it doesn’t take too long. I am accustomed to using copper bottom pots and they heat quickly. This pot keeps up well.
Size/Shape – When I first saw it, I was worried that it would be too shallow/wide to be a good spaghetti pot. It has proven to be perfect. I also don’t have to fill it with water to get the spaghetti covered, as I would with a wider pot. And, it’s also deep enough to cook enough for five people (or more, if desired).
Cons:
Uncovered handles – This is my chief criticism. All of my other pots and pans have covered handles that I can grab with my bare hand. These are not and they get extremely hot. Use a potholder or get a nasty burn. I would like this pot a lot better if the handles were covered.
Quality – I consider it a pro when considering the price, but a con when considering the potential durability. I find myself being cautious with the pot because it doesn’t feel as hearty as my other cookware. The surface is likely to scratch. It will probably dent if I drop it or bang it hard enough while washing it. That said, I wouldn’t consider it a deal breaker. If I had held it in my hands before buying it, I would have still bought it.
6/20/16: This pot is holding up extremely well. There are no dents and only very small scratches. It is in much better shape than I would have expected after three years. I just ordered the stock pot with the pasta strainer insert from Cuisinart as well based on my good experience with this pot.
2/1/24: Still in excellent condition and holding up as well as any of my more expensive pots and pans. Definitely a good value considering its longevity.
RR3 –
Like this pot, works good when I need a slightly bigger pot. Handles work as advertised, haven’t had to dig out a potholder. Same as all the other stainless steel these days, you have to keep the bottom polished to keep it from pitting and everything else. where oh where are the kettles of my childhood.