Duxtop Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Stock Pot with Lid 8 Quart

Love this pot. The measurements inside the pot are so helpful when fill with water, etc. It is not too heavy and cleans up easily.

I was extremely happy to find this pot with exactly what I was looking for to replace an old pot that has served me well for the last 20 years. This is a very sturdy pot with the right thickness for even heat distribution and to help prevent scorching. Overall, this is a little bit more stylish than a restaurant pan would be, but not nearly as chic as many home cooking pots with big brand names. The handles on the side and top are fairly utilitarian but sturdy and they are properly riveted to the pot with no tendency to retain any debris, so easy to clean. The bottom is slightly rounded at the corners, making the bottom of the pot about an inch narrower than the top of the pot. This is probably a little more than is necessary to clean the pot, but certainly no inconvenience and there are no dead spots in the pot to get overheated or not mix well. The sides are perfectly straight, which as any cook will tell you is preferable to a pretty but curved/bulged wall that can overheat the sides and cause scorching on the walls. Therefore, you can max out your burner size on this pan without problems. This is attractive, but not what you'd call a pretty pot. The steel is polished, but not highly polished like with more expensive cookware. There is a slight grain in the steel, but not like a brushed stainless. The bottom also happens to be the exact same thing as the sides, and in my opinion, is easily the only real con for the unit. Because I have a gas stove with iron grates, this scratches the bottom just in regular use, which means I probably won't use it for anything more than just family in a year or two. It's already pretty marred up after about 6 months. If someone were using this on a glass top stove, it would probably stay looking very nice much longer. The lid is also pretty utilitarian and without much for style. But it does what a lid is supposed to do, is fairly solid, and sits on the rim of the pan perfectly. There are no steam holes or vents so a hard boil will make it vibrate slightly to let the steam escape. Overall, I would gladly buy this pan again and recommend it.

I started doing research for a new stockpot when my previous pot was broken, and after some studies, I've decided to go with a stainless steel pot with aluminum core for its superior durability, heat conductivity, and heat capacity. This pot is sturdy and well made. The bottom of the pot is completely flat and has very even contact with my glass top stove. (I am mentioning it because before I ordered this product I actually tried another brand of try-ply stainless steel pot but ended up having to return that pot due to its uneven bottom, regardless of the other brand's statement of the pot being glass top compatible...) I've used it once so far and the content in the pot heats up very quick and the clean up was very easy. I do noticed that the surface of the pot is not as polished comparing to another Tramontina stainless steel pot that I own but that is OK for me as it does not affect its function. I would say so far it is a great product especially since the price is only a small fraction of many other try-ply stainless steel stockpots.

This is the third "multiple-clad" stainless steel cooking item I have purchased. A lower price was important to me as was quality. For the price, this is a very good pot. It's not quite as hefty as a slightly smaller Cuisinart pot I've had for a while, but it performed just fine the first time around. I made a large batch of filling for turkey-pot pies and had no problems with burning or scorching on a recipe heavy in cream and cheese. I debated whether or not to "season" the pot as suggested in the literature included. I chose not to. Washing pretty immediately removes any seasoning from stainless steel, and you definitely need to wash it with soap and water. In my opinion, this is a good value.

I bought the Duxtop pot to make tomato sauce. It replaced a 99 cent store stainless steel pot that I bought about 20 years ago. This pot had what I think they call a capsule bottom used to spread heat. The problem was that even on a very low fire the sauce required frequent stirring to avoid sticking and burning. I used a variety of heat spreaders, without much success, even stacking one on top of the other. This pot solves that problem without any heat spreaders. I can put the fire on low and stir only once in a while. It is a beautiful pot. I have the 8 quart version. In the picture it looks like the pot is dull finished up to the last inch or so after which it is shiny. I did not like this look. Luckily, the pot I received is not two-tone, but rather shiny up to the top. The only negative I found with the Duxtop is the handles. They are a little narrow and a little thin. My hands are big and I can get only 3 fingers in. I could get all 4 fingers in the 99 cent store pot. The handles can also get very warm. I don't carry the pot around much so it's probably not so important. On the other hand, I have a very wide All-Clad 8 quart pot which I use to make soup on the kitchen stove and then carry to the table for serving. This pot has wide, thick, sculpted handles that stay cool and feel just right in your hand. Otherwise, with this one exception, the Duxtop pot seems very similar in quality to the All-Clad

I waited until I was able to use this for several types of cooking before reviewing. This pot is a definite work horse. It heats evenly and I have had no problems with anything sticking or burning. You can lift the hot pot by the handles without potholders. Same for the lid. I noticed some reviews showing pitting, so I am careful (like with all stainless steel) to add salt to water after the water is boiling. I have made pickling brine, tomato sauce, pasta, potatoes, lamb stew for a pie, and I have used it with a basket for steaming tamales. It washes up well and still looks great. I did not expect such a high quality pot for the price.

I LOVE this pot!!! I chose this pot because I was looking for a large tri-clad pot but couldn't bear the idea of paying so much for a brand-name item. This pot is sturdy, heavy (in a good way), and works beautifully for sauteeing, searing, and making soups. I cook a batch of something for lunch in this pot once a week and it is great. I often choose this pot over the dutch oven because it's much lighter, but has a great thick bottom that cooks evenly and gets very hot when needed. The handles are pretty ergonomic although beware, they get very hot (as does the lid). If anything sticks (rarely, as long as you cook with enough oil or deglaze the pot before anything starts to burn), it comes up easily with some baking soda. This pot is great and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a reasonably priced, high quality pot! Forget those hyped up brand name ones. Update: I wrote my review when I purchased the pot in 2015, and in 2023 I am still loving it! It's just as good as when I bought it and is an absolute workhorse. I put it in the dishwasher with no problem. I bought a clear glass lid for it (at TJ max or Ollie's, can't remember).

It distributes the heat very evenly. I've simmered spaghetti sauce without any burning issues. Big enough to make a large batch but, not so big you can't get it into the fridge. Metal lid is flat enough to rest your spoon on top without it rolling off, and it won't break if you drop it. Some people complain that they can't see through the lid, well, you can't see through a glass lid minutes after putting it on due to the condensation anyway so what's your point? Either way, you're lifting the lid to check on your food. Plus, glass breaks. Then you have no lid at all. This is an excellent pot at a very good price point.