Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel 8-Quart Stock Pot with Glass Lid, Induction-Ready Pasta Pot, Dishwasher-Safe, NSF-Certified

High quality, easy to clean, thick bottom seems to prevent burning while sauteeing

Last Christmas my wife got me a 10" tri-ply stainless steel skillet made by All Clad. I was so impressed with the performance that I went out and purchased an All Clad 12" tri-ply stainless steel skillet. I decided that I needed to replace my entire set of Analon non-stick cookware that I purchased 20 years ago. Non-stick cookware in regular use should be replaced about every 5 years. The set included three skillets (12", 10" & 8"), one saute pan (10"), three saucepans (3 qt, 2 qt and 1 qt), one soup pot (4 qt) and one stock pot (8 qt). I used every piece of this set regularly, and I was very satisfied with it. Analon even cheerfully replaced the 14" skillet when it became warped. So, what has this to do with a Tramontina 8 qt tri-ply stainless steel stockpot? Frankly, if I had the money, I probably would have replaced my well-worn Analon cookware with made-in-USA All Clad. But I to do not have the money. And even if I did have the money, I am not a good enough cook to justify purchasing an expensive set like All Clad. Tramotina is less than half the price of All Clad. Does it perform as well as All Clad? Probably not. Would I notice the difference? Again, probably not. I love made-in-Brazil Tramontina. In addition to the 8 qt stock pot, I replaced all of the Analon pieces with Tramatina, except for the two skillets. It is beautiful cookware and performs very well indeed. The stock pot is substantial (i.e., heavy) tri-ply stainless steel. Of course, being stainless steel, it doesn't rust. And food will stick if you don't grease properly. Since I have been using tri-ply stainless steel for about 6 months, I will pass on what I have learned First, get a good cooking spray. Pam is very good and readily available. My favorite is Vegelene, which you can get online from King Arthur Baking Company. Except for boiling water, you should always use a cooking spray (spray, then wipe gently with a paper towel), even if you are using another oil or animal fat or both. I even spray the saucepan when I make oatmeal. Clean up is much easier. With stuck on food or burned on fond, bring some water to a simmer, then cover off heat and wait for 15 - 20 minutes. Everything will come off easily. If it doesn't, repeat the process. You should also have on hand a scouring pad like Scotch Brite, Barkeepers Friend non-abrasive cleanser, and white vinegar. That is everything you will need to keep your stainless cookware looking it's best. The pad and cleanser are obvious choices. The vinegar is for removing "rainbow" stains. You will know these stains when you see them. Wetting down the stains with vinegar, then wiping out the pot and rinsing will take care of those stains. You will enjoy Tramontina cookware. The 8 quart stock pot brings the water to boiling amazingly fast.

Heavy solid pot. Good 8qt capacity. Love this pot, sturdy stainless steel.

As good as All-Clad!

I returned the pot because this is NOT a true 8qt pot. The only possible way it can be 8qts is if you fill it completely to the very top of the pot. It is definitely not 8qts. It’s 6qts if you fill it to the rivets of the handles, which is the most that should ever be put in any pot.

After two uses the lid shattered. Not that it was hot and placed into a cold water environment. Just a normal wash. Contacted the company and they replied that the lid shattering was not covered under the warranty. Oh well. Will buy a Calphalon in the future as have not have problems at all with their product in the past.

I bought this pot to replace a smaller pot I use to make large quantities of soups and salsa. Unlike the pot I had been usiing, I have no issues with salsa burning on the bottom of the pot, which is the main reason for my purchase. It is a great size, not so tall that I have issues sauteeing vegetables in the bottom (I am 5 foot 4 inches) and it fits in my pot drawer if I flip the lid so the handle is inside the pot when I store it. It is, however, tall enough that I can make large quantities of soups and salsa with it sloshing over the edge when I stir it. It has a nice, even heat distribution that makes gently warming up thicker soups (like butternut squash soup) less messy. The glass lid is handy although it obviously steams up and gets condensation with simmering food inside which makes it difficult to see inside without taking it off - glass lids aren't as useful as they are made out to be. The pot and lid clean up very easily - I wash them by hand and have not yet put them in the dishwasher (probably won't either). The outer finish stays beautifully shiny but note I do wash and dry it right away. Overall, I am extremely happy with this product.

Une marmite pour cuisson parfaite aliments ne collent pas au fond sauce à spaghetti, stew . Nous avions déjà depuis plusieurs années un 16 pintes encore comme neuf mais nous avons acheté un 8 pintes pour des recettes plus petites. Qualité indéniable.

Belle qualité Cadeaux offert par mon fils. Pour mes grosses recettes ca sera parfait j ai pas encore utilisé

Ordered this pot, it came from Ohio to Montreal, fast shipping, well packaged in 2 tight boxes with bubble wrap. I haven’t use it yet, but it looks very good quality, very heavy and very well made. Thank you, i hope it will make good food.

This is the perfect pasta pot! I’ve used it a ton. Would also be great for larger amounts of sauces, and for soup!