The Mauviel 9-quart stewpan measures approximately 11 x 11 x 5.5” and weighs 9 pounds. It is also available in three other sizeswith all of the same features as the larger model. Known for its high-end copper cookware, Mauviel has been handcrafting kitchenwares since the 1830s in the same small village in France. Besides the All-Clad and the Calphalon options reviewed above, there are several other quality pans that we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. This means they have layers of other metals that are added to further increase the ability of the pan to spread heat throughout the vessel – across the bottom and up the sides. If you really want to go high end instead, then copper is also an option.
The stainless on the bottom is a ferrous stainless meaning that magnets stick to it. This is required for the pot to work with induction stoves and ensures that you are future proofed and your cookware will always work on any type of hob. And thanks to the wide base and superbly bonded metals, heat is transferred rapidly and evenly throughout not only the bottom of the pan, but the walls as well.
The pot is coated with a nonstick finish that is consistently praised by users for its outstanding resistance to messy, sticky, burned-on messes. Many cooks find that it’s easy to rinse or wipe away any residue in the pot. Although it’s dishwasher-safe, many people say they skip the dishwasher since it’s so easy to clean. The thick base on this stainless steel stockpot heats evenly, reduces hot spots, and ensures the pot won’t warp. There’s nothing worse than a pot or pan that wobbles and sloshes because the flimsy base has become misshapen.
I like that tri-ply disk bottom one, and I am betting that this would really help my stock game a lot. It is this time of year too, when I start thinking about more soups and stews, and of course that means a heavy focus on stock because I do happen to think that the broth is everything here. I also use it for other cooking in general of course, so it would definitely gets its money’s worth. Designed to function effectively on any heat source, including induction hobs, these enamel-on-steel stockpots are not only versatile, they also offer durable resistance to wear and damage. The domed lid is tightly fitted to return moisture to the pot, and it has a stay-cool plastic knob that’s oven safe to 450°F. Many reviewers acknowledge that there are better quality pots on the market, but they also say it would be hard to find equal quality for the price.
But it’s also perfect for anyone that wants an even, consistent cooking pot that will last for decades. Many cooks feel that nothing can beat the performance of All-Clad multi-clad cookware, but be forewarned that a cuisinart clermont cover single stockpot can cost as much—or more—than a full set of cookware from other brands. Still, you can be assured that this top-of-the-line piece will be your go-to stockpot for gourmet cooking for years to come.
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With this stockpot, your family will be complimenting your cooking before your meal is finished. “Love this pot! It’s lightweight, cooks beautifully, and looks good,” one happy customer writes. There were several pots we disqualified based on handle comfort, build quality, and the lid. These include Farberware’s 12- and 16-quart models, which have welded-on handles. Another 13-quart Cook N Home model had hollow tube handles that stayed cool, but were too narrow to provide a solid grip. The Calphalon has handles that cut into the palms of our bare hands.