AVACRAFT Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Stockpot with Glass Strainer Lid, Side Spouts, 6 Quart Multipurpose Sauce Pot

Love these! This is my 2nd purchase of this item (try-ply full body - 6 qrt stockpot). Because it's wider & the heat distribution is so good, the apples for applesauce cook down more quickly & evenly top to bottom than several other quality stainless steel pans that I have (even better than the AVACRAFT 7 quart, Pasta Pot w Strainers). I prefer it over even that one. It also heats up water (for pasta) faster (induction cooktop), though maybe not as fast as my Instant Pot does on 'sauté'. Also love the lid strain & pour feature & that it has measurement marks for water level inside the pan. High quality & beautiful design too. Love almost all my Avacraft pans. Discovered that it was easier to use 2 of these smaller 6 quart tri-ply full body covered stockpot pans vs 1 huge pot to cook-down the apples. Their better heat distribution works faster & reduces the chances of scorching the bottom or having to turn/stir the apples excessively & also reduces the amount of water needed to start the apples cooking initially to less than 1/8 cup (compared to using one huge pot). Steam canning worked better too vs water-bath (less heat in the kitchen, faster processing time w getting up to heat & better flexibility w not having to put in a full 7 quarts each time because of water level). This pan (along w my VICTORIO VKP1130 steam or waterbath canner which can also be used as a big cookpot) has been a game-changer for processing large quantities of apples/fruit or acidified produce (like pickles/tomatoes) quickly w less mess & heat in the kitchen. I should also mention that my (VICTORIO VKP1130 steam canner) is now being sold under a different name (Kitchen Crop VKP Brands), but if you search by either of those names, the stockpot steam canner should come up that I like. It will show two different styles of steam canners for them, but I prefer the stockpot style as it has more uses. It can be used as a steam canner or a waterbath canner or a large cookpot for cooking down tomatoes', etc (more versatile), well worth the small increase in price over the other one (heavier duty too). Just remember w steam canners that you have to watch the water level, but I've noticed w mine that it doesn't go down very fast because of the lid. Here's it's link. https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Crop-Brands-Canner-Capacity/dp/B0075O2Z34/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=VICTORIO+VKP1130&qid=1697023172&sr=8-1

This stockpot is very sturdy, which I love. The lid is tight fitting and great for draining pasta, it worked beautifully when I made spaghetti noodles. I was able to drain the water and keep the noodles in the pot, then, I simply poured my prepared meat sauce over the top of the noodles. I have also used this stock pot to prepare soups, it is the perfect size (6qt) for a smaller family, four adults are in our home. I love the glass lid so I can keep an eye on whatever I'm cooking. It's not recommended to wash in the dishwasher, I washed mine by hand and had no trouble, as it cleans up nicely. I would recommend this to everybody, it's well worth the price!

these pans from Avacraft are high quality. We have all, tri ply style and boy, they do heat evenly. The handles do stay ,very cool. Customer service is top notch. Avacraft does care about their product and they do care about their customer.

this is the second pan I ordered, the first one was the two 1/2 quart pan and we use it all the time. Cleans up great and looks great after cleaning. I love the lid, the fact I can strain with it and saves on cleaning a colander which is very handy.

AVACRAFT always exceeds expectations on my induction range.

The important thing about this pot, and the reason that I got it, is that it's a 3 ply fully clad pot all the way up for a lower price than you'll typically find with that feature. Most steel stock pots have a metal disc on the bottom that's the only place the pot actually has more than one layer, and that does help to initially spread out the heat, but over a long period of cooking you're going to get hot spots and uneven heating. I had a pot like that for many years and while it was fine for most things, I eventually wanted an upgrade. With fully clad construction, you're going to get more even heating on the bottom and the sides, with no "dead spot" right at the corner where the bottom disc ends where there's basically no heat at all (this is typical of pots with a disc on the bottom). So this is a well constructed pot in that way, and it's good and heavy for its size as a stock pot should be. That means it's going to hold heat well. Once you bring something up to a simmer, it's going to stay at that temp for a while even after turning the heat off. I'm taking a star off for two reasons, though. First, I got the strainer lid and my lid came dented while still in the box. It didn't seem to have been jostled or hit with anything; it was still secure in the box. Just seems like poor quality control. Since I'm in another country (where there seem to not be any decent stainless steel pots to buy locally), it's not cost-effective to return it. I was able to bend the metal back mostly into shape, but the seal between the lid and the pot is not great. That may be the way it is even with a non-damaged lid, though; the lid just feels very loose. The cheap pot I'm upgrading from also had a strainer lid but it fit more tightly. With this one, steam pretty much escapes everywhere even with the lid on, and when using it to strain while pouring, liquid goes out all over the place, not just through the strainer holes. Second, I'm not a fan of the silicone handle covers, and you can't really take them off. I knew this going in and that it was a compromise I was going to have to make to get a 3 ply stock pot of this particular size at this price, and with a glass strainer lid - I just didn't see many (or any) others. But I can still mention it in the review. They lower the oven-safe temperature of the pot and they also just feel and look kind of cheap. They reduce the longevity of the pot too; while stainless steel will last literally forever if you treat it right, silicone is lucky to last a few years. So I have no doubt that it'll come off on its own at some point, leaving a sticky mess and once that's cleaned up, thin handles that probably get really hot to the touch. (Otherwise why are the covers even there to begin with?) I do recommend this pot because again, there's not much like it at this size (not too big, not too small) and price. You can certainly get fully clad stock pots that are bigger and more expensive, but not many at this price or cheaper, and while I'm a little disappointed with the strainer lid, I did want that too and that further limits the options. Overall, it is more important to have a pot that cooks well than anything else. And this pot does cook well. I just worry about the longevity with those silicone handle covers.

The quality is evident from the first time you look at these pots/pans, then you pick it up and the feel is incredible. But then you cook with them, and cooking is a joy, not a chore. I got four, different sizes; because I absolutely loved the strainer lids. And I plan on getting a few more to complete my set. I've donated all of my (not very old) cookware to my church. So far, I haven't found anything to not love about them. They are a real joy to use!

La olla me pareció de tamaño adecuado a mis necesidades, además que es muy bonita, espero me dure muchos años, es una gran compra!!’

A wonderful pot. Heats up quickly and cooks pasta faster and to perfection. I love it.