Cook N Home 5 Quart Stainless Steel Small Stock Pot with Lid

This LARGE pot was maybe just a bit bigger (1/4" larger in diameter) than my biggest induction burner, but the huge capacity was perfect for my needs. I honestly was expecting something of lesser quality than the price suggested. The quality was clearly there (my other pots are All-Clad D3, Le Creuset, Staub). The polish, weight and fit of the lid were perfect, and the glass lid unexpectedly fit my huge all-clad saute pan, woo-hoo!. The handles were not as heavy duty as my other brands, but definitely enough to handle the load full pot. It heated at a reasonable speed on my induction burners (not like a single thickness pot--which would translate into scorching) and transferred the heat evenly to the contents based on my observations. I needed something huge for VERY occasional use, and did not want to invest in my usual brands, so this was PERFECT. I was willing to settle a bit b/c my use for this was infrequent, but I am truly pleased with this choice. The only negative I can think of (and it's a small one overall) is that on the OUTSIDE of the pot where the sides turn into the bottom, there is a small ridge--maybe a millimeter or two. This might mean a sauce dripping down the sides could catch there and take an extra minute to clean, but sauce dripping all the way down such a TALL pot unnoticed seems like a rare occurrence to me... I hope this review helps you make up your mind, and I hope you write up your discoveries too--it helps us all.

Works great on my induction cooktop. The handles are easy to use to pick pot up and strain. Very lightweight. Highly recommend

As an avid home chef, I'm always looking for high-quality cookware that can handle large batch cooking. This 12 quart stockpot from Cook N Home definitely fits the bill! I've been really impressed by its performance. The size is absolutely massive with a 12 quart capacity. I've used it for big batches of soups, stews, stocks, boiling pasta, and more. It's big enough to can tomatoes or make huge vats of sauce. Yet the overall stockpot is still a manageable size and weight when full. The stainless steel construction feels extremely sturdy and durable. It has an attractive high polished mirror finish. I also really like the thick aluminum disc layered in the bottom which provides excellent heat conduction and prevents hot spots. The pot heats up quickly and evenly thanks to the tri-ply stainless/aluminum/stainless body. It works great on all cooking surfaces including induction cooktops. I've even used it in the oven without issues since it's oven safe. The snug-fitting vented glass lid is a nice bonus to lock in heat and moisture. The loop handles are designed to stay cool which is helpful when pulling the heavy pot on and off the stovetop. I still use potholders out of habit. My only minor complaint is the pot itself can get a bit heavy when full of liquid or food. But that's to be expected for a stockpot this size. Cleaning is easy - foods don't stick too badly and a little Bar Keeper's Friend keeps the exterior shiny. It's also dishwasher safe which is convenient for such a large pot. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with this Cook N Home stockpot! The quality, size and performance are excellent for the price. If you need a big, sturdy stockpot for larger quantity cooking, I highly recommend giving this one a look.

Absolutely worth the price. Huge! Just as pictured. Perfect for canning.

I found the pot to be very good with only two complaints. first as others have noted the handles of the rack fall over into the water when you are sterilizing the empty jars and you have to use tongs to fish them out of the water. the second and my major complaint is the spacing of the rings on the bottom. so far I have only used half pint jars and when I am lowering the rack into the water because f the spacing of the bars on the bottom of the rack one jar always falls over and even though I put it back upright does not seal. if it had a better bottom I would have given it five stars despite the handle. I bought this for an induction stove and it works fine with it. Some have complained about the thicknes of the metal beig too thin but I found it the same as the non induction pot it was replacing

Five stars even though I unfortunately, I’m going to have to return it because although it is lightweight and gorgeous, it’s a bit too heavy for me once I fill it with water and pasta, only because I broke my shoulder many months ago ago. Perhaps I can re-order it for me at Christmas! Five deserving stars

Really big pot. It's heavier than you'd expect because the bottom is multi-layered to more evenly spread the heat. Measure your storage cabinet before ordering it--it's quite large. It works very well and I like it a lot.

I just received this pot to replace a decades old pot that finally gave up. One of the reasons I purchased this pot was based on previous reviews that praised it’s quality for the price. I have to agree, this pot seems well crafted. Tight riveting, quality vented glass lid. I like that this top fits into the pot rather then over the pot like most other pans. This pot is slightly narrower and slightly taller then my original pot (both 5 qt) which is great because it is a better fit on my gas stove. The base is pretty thick. The pot has a nice heft to it giving it a feel of quality without being to heavy. The base rests well on my cast iron grates and resists sliding when carefully stirring contents, so by way of pots, the bottom isn’t slippery. Which I like. The handles are well attached. The rubber grips resist heat but don’t eliminate it. I carefully poured boiling water from pot to sink (kill the fruit flies) without using oven mitts. It was warm but certainly not like the red hot handles I was used to. Which is good, no actually it’s great! Nevertheless, I’ll continue to use oven mitts (mostly). So as to longevity, my old pot was about 20+ years old. That’s hard to beat. I’ll likely never know if this pot will last as long but first impressions are very good. Based on decades of cooking experience I highly recommend this pot. Have fun with it.

La amo, simplemente la amo, excelente olla para cocinar, el calor lo distribuye muy bien y lo conserva sin necesidad de tener alta o medio la llama de la orilla. Tengo otra marcas y está las supera en rendimiento.

I picked this up on sale a while ago and it turned out to be excellent value. Quality steel, easy to clean, works great on my induction cooktop and fits into my toaster oven. The handles don't get hot on the stove although they do in the oven (as everything does!) It is compact to store, having the stockpot handles, and I have taken it camping a few times. It is just large enough to do meals for four, although we are not big eaters (no bottomless pit teenagers 😁) so might not be for some families. Certainly ample for a couple.

I needed some new pots and I bought this one. It's a nice size, not too big, not too small. It cleans up very well and the silicone handles stay nice and cool. The vent in the lid is a nice bonus as it lets steam escape when simmering.

Adquirí una olla de acero 18/10 de muy buena clase, estoy contenta con mi compra, está enorme pareciera que es de más de 20 L, en si es de 18L,está muy bonita, la recomiendo para quien busca clase y calidad 👍

Really worth the buy. It has sturdy base for cooking in bulk