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8Qt Carbon Steel Pasta Cooker / Steamer Set Review

8Qt Carbon Steel Pasta Cooker / Steamer Set
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This thing is great for all foods that have to be drained after cooking.Also works well for pasta that has to be (or needs to be) rinsed in hot or cold water.The boiling pattern is much better than a regular pot with the rolling action coming from the sides instead of up through the middle. Three things I don't like...1) The handles get friggin' HOT if your heat source is not fully contained under the pot. 2) The capacity is smaller that I hoped for.The inner pot sits about 2 inches off the bottom of the pot itself, reducing capacity.Twenty-four ounces of spagetti will fill it up after cooking. 3) A bit slow to come to boil on a gas cooktop, even starting with hot tap water to begin with.Agonizingly slow if you start with cool water.The steamer insert works well, also.Non stick, a breeze to clean. I feel this is a good value for the money and would recommend it to a friend if need be.

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Includes 8Qt Carbon Steel Pasta Cooker / Steamer set / 4 Non Stick Black with Glass Lid.

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Stainless Steel Stock Pot Set Kitchen Cooking Soup Pan Review

Stainless Steel Stock Pot Set Kitchen Cooking Soup Pan
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We have two sets of these and use the pots a lot for cooking on our outdoor gas stove for Bar-B-Q's and other outdoor meals.They are made from a thinner material than I would have liked to have had but they do the job well, although due to the thinner material some things have a tendence to burn on the bottom easily.The lids do not seal and they are not a great fit either, but for bulk cooking that we do they are fine.

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Stainless steel stock pot set. Three sizes (8, 12, 15 qt.) with lids. -Dishwasher safe. Largest measures 11" diameter x 10 1/2" high. Made in India

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Prime Pacific Trading Stainless Steel 12 and 16 Quart Stockpot Set with Glass Lids Review

Prime Pacific Trading Stainless Steel 12 and 16 Quart Stockpot Set with Glass Lids
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I was in the market for a 16 quart stock pot for the purpose of boiling corn and steaming crab legs and other large items.This is a great set you get two very large pans for the price you would normally pay for one.
The bottoms are reinforced, but barely.For the purpose i use these this is not a problem for me.

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Prime Pacific Trading 4pc stainless steel stock pot set includes 2 different sized pots.12qt, 16qt,qt pots all come with glass lids and riveted handles.

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Heuck 36003 4 Piece Stainless Steel Stock Pot Set Review

Heuck 36003 4 Piece Stainless Steel Stock Pot Set
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These pots are pretty thin and you can expect the base to be of the same thickness as the sides. Still, I thought it was a good deal when I paid a little over $21! In a few days the price went down further to about $17. That would have been a better price to pay!
They stack well and the lid of the smaller one fits into the next size (except for the largest of course). They could dent easily!
They heat up quickly and are great when you need to make cheese or just make stocks and soups for a large gathering!
It's also great as a double boiler!

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You will find many uses for this 8 piece stainless steel stock pot set. Contains 8 quart, 12 quart, 16 quart, 20 quart stockpots with lids

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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Steel 4-Piece 12-Quart Pasta/Steamer Set Review

Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Steel 4-Piece 12-Quart Pasta/Steamer Set
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I bought this to replace an older smaller pasta cooker.I have about 20 pieces of the Cuisinart Multiclad Pro cookware but couldn't justify spending over $100 for a large stockpot.The only notable difference is that the Multiclad has the sandwiched aluminum all the way up the sides of the pot.Not really necessary I thought for something I would use mostly for boiling water.Besides, the heat source is only really from below and that extra multiclad surface only adds to the weight.

I love the shiney exterior and the large capacity compared to my previous pasta pot. The steamer insert is a nice little extra but I'm not sure I'd want to haul out this enormous pot just to steam a few veggies.The lid is more domed than Cuisinart's standard lids and has a more sculpted handle.Cleanup is easy but only if you have a very large sink.The handles on both the pot and insert are solid and appear to be very securely attached.

So what's not to like?

This pot was a lot bigger than I anticipated.So large in fact that it doesn't fit in my normal cookware drawer.I ended up having to divide the pot from the insert just so it would fit in the cabinets.And that domed lid just adds to the height.The insert didn't need to stick out of the pot as far as it does and the handles on the insert come out further than those on the pot itself.Where the pot will barely fit, the insert won't just because of the handles.The other problem with the height of this pot comes when you try to use it on your stove.I nearly have to stick my head under the fan hood to see inside it!

The inside of both the pasta insert and the steamer basket won't drain completely.There are no drain holes along the bottom outer edges so the water continues to drip after removing it from the pot whenever it's tilted.I'm also not sure why they made the outsides of the insert and steam basket so shiny but made the insides brushed.This is almost the opposite of their fry pans.A shiny smooth inside would have made cleanup easier without the use of Teflon.

It would have received 5 stars except for these minor issues.

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Cuisinart 77-412 Chef's Classic Stainless Steel 12 Qt. Pasta/Steamer Set (4-Pc.)

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Marcus Samuelsson 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set Review

Marcus Samuelsson 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set
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I purchased the 10-piece stainless steel cookware set and a 10" open stock skillet about one month ago.My wife and I have been very pleased with this cookware.Our previous cookware was Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized, made in Toledo, Ohio.We were very pleased with the Calphalon cookware.In fact we have given those pots and pans to our sons for their own kitchens.However, I wanted to switch to multi-ply stainless steel cookware for some time.Our previous hard anodized aluminum cookware responded very quickly to changes in temperatures.However, my wife and I have found that multi-ply stainless steel heats up and cools down slightly slower than hard anodized aluminum.In fact these multi-ply pans retain heat more like cast iron.Following the directions to use medium heat settings has given us very good results.Soaking in water and using Bar Keepers Friend stainless steel cleaner has made clean up very easy.

It was very important for me to purchase cookware made in the U.S.A. or to be more accurate, I wanted to avoid "Made in China" cookware.I'm not opposed to Chinese cookware.I just have found, in my research, that current Chinese made cookware lacks consistent quality control.I considered All-Clad stainless steel, however the price was prohibitively high.When I discovered Marcus cookware made in U.S.A. by Regal Ware, I was excited that the price was easier on the wallet.I had some questions about this cookware and sent emails to Regal Ware.Chris Robason, National Sales Manager for Regal Ware, answered each of my emails very promptly.He assured me that Marcus Cookware, including the lids, were made in West Bend, Wisconsin.Also, he informed me that Regal Ware is going to add open stock pieces to the Marcus/Unity line of cookware.The Regal Ware website already shows a new 12" saute pan has been added to this line of cookware.

The Marcus/Unity cookware is very high quality.The stainless steel, aluminum tri-ply construction heats evenly, is very sturdy, and has good, balanced weight.The brushed, stainless steel handles are very comfortable.I really like the helper handles on the sauce pans.The lids fit very well and have enough weight to sit firmly on the pans.Also, knowing that Regal Ware is going to add more pieces of cookware to the Marcus/Unity line shows their commitment to providing quality, reasonably priced, American made products.The only improvement I would recommend, is to add a rolled edge to the pans for easier pouring.

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The name Marcus Samuelsson is synonymous with high-quality cookware. Add stylish good looks and top-performing cookware to your kitchen with this Marcus Samuelsson 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set. Fry crispy bacon, sauté delicious chickens and steaks, create creamy sauces, or prepare healthy vegetable dishes using nearly any oven, broiler, or stove.
The set includes an 8-quart covered stock pot, a 3-quart covered sauce pan, a 2-quart covered sauce pan, a 10-inch covered saute pan, a 12-inch fry pan, and an 8-inch fry pan. It's all constructed from professional-grade stainless steel, sandwiched around a pure aluminum core, that allows the heat to distribute quickly and evenly for consistent cooking performance you can rely on. The magnetic exterior is ideal for any cooking surface, including induction stoves, and is oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Precision-fit stainless steel covers feature easy-grip, stay-cool, commercial-grade stainless steel handles that are permanently riveted to the pan or pot, so you will never have to worry about wobbling or loose screws. The handles are also long enough to keep your hands at a safe distance from the cooking surface. The set's attractive satin finish is a cinch to maintain. Everything is American-made at the Regal Ware facility in West Bend, Wisconsin.
What's in the Box
8-quart stock pot (with lid), 3-quart sauce pan (with lid), 2-quart sauce pan (with lid), 10-inch saute pan (with lid), 12-inch fry pan, 8-inch fry pan


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Prime Pacific Trading Stainless Steel Stockpot Set Review

Prime Pacific Trading Stainless Steel Stockpot Set
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I make cheese and run a website & forum called CheeseForum.org and ordered these as I needed larger nesting - double boiler stainless steel (not aluminum) type stockpots for warming milk and separating curds and whey.

These just arrived just 6 days after ordering with free, slower shipping. As expected they are thin with bottoms the same thickness as walls. But to act as nested double boilers for warming milk they are perfect and they stack down small with next size smaller lids going inside bottom of previous pot, except largest lid of course. When used as double boiler, the clearance is about 1 in/2 cm on bottom and 1/2 in/1 cm on each side. Only negative is labels didn't peel off well.

Box said Made In India and that useful for several types of cooking but they forgot making cheese! Maybe they don't make cheese in India? Great value!

UPDATE #1 - Dec 2009, finally got around to using the largest "20 US Quart" Stockpot, to my surprise it only holds 16 US quarts and completely full, notified Amazon of incorrect box labeling and description on their site, they were good and gave me coupon for $6.

UPDATE #2 - Jan 30 2009, used largest stockpot again, filled to 1 inch from top with 4 US gallons milk for making cheese, found leaking from rivet holes on each side, bailed out milk, my 5 us gallon stockpot now has a max capacity of 3 US gallons, posted picture of problem at top. Cheap but poor quality, sad.

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Prime Pacific Trading 8pc stainless steel stock pot set includes 4 different sized pots.8qt, 12qt, 16qt, and 20qt pots all come with lids and riveted handles.

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