CalphalonClassic Stainless Steel Cookware, Stock Pot, 6-quart

This stock pot is the PERFECT size for making a batch of stew, homemade soups, boiling pasta, etc. for a family of 2-6. The lid has deep sides which avoids boiling water “spattering” and IMHO a handling safety measure . The pot has two filtered pouring spouts and the pot is designed to co-ordinate to line up with the lid to strain if desired. Any kitchen will find this a great addition in the cookware department!

I had the smaller 2 pots (I gave my ex it this one when we split). I needed it! The lid works as a strainer (which is what I like the most). Excellent quality. Worth the money!!!!

I love these unique features like markings in the pot showing quarts or the pour spouts and lid that acts like a strainer! I received my pot today, washed it, and was cooking spaghetti tonight. I did not need a separate strainer so keep up was one colander less :-) The pots are nicely balanced - not too heavy. The handles are strong - not flimsey. The finish is beautiful. I will LOVE cooking using the Calphalon Classic Stainless Steel Cookware. (I bought not only the 6 qt but also the 4qt and 1.5qt sauce pans). Decided not to go with a set - I have favorite sizes and to keep pans that I never use seems silly.

I am writing this as the person who eats the food that is prepared in this. My wife says it does what she wants it to do and I agree, soups, pot pie and other goodies made by my wife in this vessel are outstanding. Well constructed, should last a long time.

I think this is an awesome pot. You have to be used to cooking with stainless steel on a gas stovetop. Easy to brown and love the pour feature. Handles do get hot simply because the flame can be high and heat them up. But they are not blazing hot just hotter than the plastic handles on my previous pot that had to go. I like that it's a bit taller and not so wide. For my city kitchen this fits our cabinets better.

Would have liked more weight on the lid.

Very good pot! Bought it years ago and still use it at least once a week and it's still holding up perfectly!

I adore this pot - it is a perfect size for large batch pasta or soups. The built in strainer in the lid is a great idea. After about a dozen uses I noticed small discoloration and rust. I did a light wash with liquid Bar Keeper's Friend and it looks new again. My recommendation to anyone purchasing this pot as a first "investment" piece like myself, buy some Bar Keeper's Friend to keep your pot looking shiny and new. Happy cooking!

So far very pleased!

Love this pot.