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This pot is exactly what I wanted. It is sturdy, beautiful, and just the right size. The handles feel very strong, and their design makes them easy to grip. I also love how the pot is wide instead of tall; that will make for easier pouring when I need to strain liquids.
My only regret is that I did not order it sooner.
The lifetime warranty from Calphalon is a bonus.
Edited to add: I measured the pot, and it is 10.5" inches in diameter (maybe ever-so-slightly less than 10.5", but extremely close) and 6.25" tall.
If I measure the diameter of the inside only (instead of from edge to edge at the top, which sort of flutes out a bit), then the diameter is 10 inches.
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YAY! Just in time for fall/winter...a new stockpot! I love my Calphalon Tri-Ply SS 8 qt stockpotit heats evenly, retains heat well, and is a breeze to clean. Also, the size is perfect. My last stockpot was a smaller circumference with higher walls (but also an 8 qt.), which forced me to have to brown meat for chili or stew in small batches (which took longer) or end up with "steamed" meat instead of "browned" due to the overcrowding in the small circumference pot. Not a problem with this pot. I can brown the perfect amount and get lovely color! (and therefore, GREAT FLAVOR!)I was worried that I'd miss the height of my old pot, but I absolutely do notin fact, things cook much more evenly in this pot. I steam a lot of greenskale, turnip, mustard, collardyou name itand with my little ancient steamer basket in the bottom they come out perfectlytender and not mushy. Potatoes and pasta also are a breeze, and due to the stainless steel interior, I get no off flavors or staining from acidic foods like tomato sauce.
This is a sturdy potnot too heavy, not too light; with handles that are riveted through the bodyvery importantyou don't want a flimsy tack-weld that could give way when you are holding a scalding hot pot of soup or pasta/water! I like those handles very muchthey are a good size/shape, and are easy to grab, even with a potholder. My husband concursand that is his big "beef" with All Clad pans (which we also own)their handle shape makes it impossible to get a decent grip on the panespecially for larger hands. Not so with this Calphalon. That's a HUGE plus in our house, because we both cook. A LOT.
I find the stainless easy to clean, and because of Calphalon's suggestion, I went out and got some "Bar Keepers Friend" cleanser, and feel like I have discovered a jewel of a cleaner. Doesn't scratch and cleans everything to a shine! I use that on everything now.
There is only one thing that I don't absolutely love about this potand that's the lid. It makes a "ticking" noise when it's on the hot pot. A different coefficient of expansion, or steam escaping under the rim? I don't know, but it bugs me. That's my only gripe. It's nice that it's glass however, because you can see how your food is doing without opening the lid and letting out all of the steam.
Overall, I'm quite impressed with this pot, and it has been in heavy rotation since we received it. I'm also happy that I didn't have to shell out $300+ for an All Clad Stock Pot to get this lovely quality.
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I got this pot to start my own set instead of getting the Tri-Ply set with the 6-Quart pot, and I must say I think I made the right choice. The pot is beefy and easy to handle with a massive capacity. The lid cleans up easy and is great for watching the status of things cooking without interrupting them, like rice or simmering stock.I can't recommend this pot enough if you need something in this size.
This pot, along with the 1.5 quart and 4.5 quart pots, and the 12 inch every day pan make up my entire set. They heat surprisingly evenly and are easy to clean. Get some Barkeepers Friend and never look back.
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I purchased this pot more than a month ago. I am a huge fan of this brands triply range and would not settle for anything less. I was briefly tempted to purchase the calphalon multi pot for the same price...but then realized I will not get the triply quality through the full surface of the pot. It was a wise choice, as this is one incredible pot that I will use till i'm old and grey. I actually no longer need to invest in a pricey le cruset as this works just as well as a dutch oven owing to its wide and sort of shallow design ( the pot has a wider than usual base 10in approx and a height of no more than 7 inches). If you love cooking, you must have this in among your tools). Its a stock pot and Dutch oven in one.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 8 qt. Stock Pot & Cover
I haven't expected this pot to be this awesome, honestly! It's perfect for soup making not just stocks. Glass lid sits very tightly, handles realy stay cool even for 3-4 hours of cooking. Highly recommended!
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