Price: $89.95
(as of Nov 24, 2024 09:34:09 UTC - Details)

This family-size 12 Quart Pasta/Steamer Set makes cooking and draining pasta easy. With handy measurement markings and an induction-ready base, dinner has never been easier. Includes a Flavor-Lock lid for healthier, steam cooking.
Chef's Choice Stainless: Mirror finish. Classic looks, professional performance
Unsurpassed Heat Distribution: Aluminum encapsulated base heats quickly and spreads heat evenly;Eliminates hot spots
Stainless steel cooking surface does not discolor,react with food or alter flavors;Great for classic cooking techniques like slow simmers, rolling boils and reduction of liquids
Cool Grip Handle: Solid stainless steel riveted handle stays cool on the stovetop;A helper handle provides extra support and balance when lifting and pouring
Drip-Free Pouring: Rim is tapered for drip-free pouring
Flavor Lock Lid: Tight fitting cover seals in moisture and nutrients for healthier, more flavorful results, every time you cook
Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lid seals in nutrients; oven-safe to 550 degrees F
Item Package Dimension: 13.49L x 13.49W x 11.99H inches
Item Package Weight - 12.38 Pounds
Product Type - COOKING POT
Reviewer: Dragoneer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: So many good features!
Review: I've had this pot since September 2009 and am just getting around to reviewing it. Good features: lid fits perfectly and is flat (lay it hot on the counter and a vacuum forms making it hard to lift); thus pot boils water fast and steamer basket works great even though its high over the water; pasta "cage" fits in such a way that boiling water rushes in and out (to be reheated); pot comes back to a boil an instant after pasta cage with pasta is inserted. The only negative is that very thin strands of dry pasta can stick through holes in the bottom. There is no such problem with fresh pasta. (My guess is that there is a tradeoff between small holes and boiling-water circulation.)I think this product is terrific and the price is right. I got it because I was tired of pouring a pot of boiling water and pasta into a colander - steams up glasses until blind - with the danger of scalding one's self. With this pot, you just put it in the sink (stainless steal here), remove the lid, and pull the pasta basket straight up. It feels much safer. You can also return the pot to the stove with the hot water in it and be ready to cook a second pasta in minutes though the water will be a tad starchy. This is something you cannot do when a colander is in play.The hot steamer basket can usually be picked up by its handles without a pot holder. Just take the lid off and wait 10-15 seconds. I think the materials and finish of the basket contribute to this feature.Finally, this pot functions as a (you guessed it) pot! It's great for making soups and stews. For these tasks it's medium sized. Depending on what and how many you are cooking for, it may be adequate or you might need something larges. The size is handy and useful for many dishes.All in all it is a cooking utensil that caries its weight around the kitchen and has many uses. It also seems simple to clean. Simple cleaning might just be a result of my never having burned anything in it. And no burning might (or might not) be a result of good pot design and construction.If you really want to know why this pot works so well, ask an expert. I'm not an expert, just a cook.

Reviewer: Jennifer Bauer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Built just right, excellent value.
Review: This has a very decent bonded bottom and works well on induction cooktops. The pasta basket is just the right size and has enough of the right sized holes to allow a really good rolling boil. The steamer basket could have been made deeper, but it is fine. The lid fits nicely. The handles are a good size and shape. This set is a great purchase and a great value at $70.

Reviewer: DaMann
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great stock pot in a great size!
Review: Due to numerous health and food issues in my family, I cook all the time and I cook from scratch. A good set of pots and pans is absolutely imperative to cook well. I prefer stainless steel because it looks nice, imparts no off flavors and does not leach toxic chemicals. Stainless steel also washes easier than most other finishes. I own a nice set of 18/8 stainless steel pots and pans which includes 2 - 8 quart (2 gallon) stock pots plus 3 different 5 gallon stock pots. But until I purchased the Cuisinart 77-412 Chef’s Classic Stainless 4 Piece 12-Quart Pasta/Steamer Set, I had nothing in between the2 gallon and 5 gallon stock pots. Whenever I made food like chili or chicken and dumplings, I had to either use my 2 gallon stock pot and make a small batch (and risk food boiling over) or use a 5 gallon stock pot and either make a huge batch or inefficiently use my pot. The Cuisinart 12 quart (3 gallon) stock pot has been a much needed addition to my collection of pots and pans.WHAT IS IN THE BOX: One mirror finish 18/8 stainless steel 12 quart (3 gallon) stock pot with pasta insert, steamer insert and stainless steel lid.WHAT I LIKE: Every single piece of this set fits into my dishwasher! I hate hand washing pots because I just don’t think they end up as clean as they do in the dishwasher.This pot is the perfect size for chili! Chili not only tastes better the second day, but it freezes well for “fast food” on days when I don’t have time to cook or I don’t feel like cooking. If I am going to go through the trouble of making homemade chili, then I want to make enough for it to be worth my time. Plus, I always end up with more beans after soaking them over night than I think there will be. It is so much easier to cook chili in this 3 gallon pot than it ever was in a 5 gallon stock pot and I just could never seem to make the under 2 gallons of chili necessary to use my smaller stock pots.The pasta insert is great for boiling whole chickens and other things I want to pull out of the cooking liquid. It is also great when I make large quantities of homemade pasta. I like to entertain and this is the perfect size pot for cooking a big meal.I do a lot of all day cooking with this pot and it has never developed a hot spot or given me any trouble. The heat truly is distributed throughout the bottom of the pan resulting in even cooking.This pot is not so deep as to make stirring contents difficult. It is not too heavy to move around even when full.WHAT I DON’T LIKE: I prefer clear lids to the metal one on this pan. The clear lid is available on a similar sized pot at an increased cost, but it wasn’t worth the increase in price to me.PICTURES: I am including a picture of my 2 gallon and 5 gallon stock pots side by side. I also have a picture of these 2 pots with the Cuisinart 12 quart pot in between them.I purchased the Cuisinart 77-412 Chef’s Classic Stainless 4 Piece 12-Quart Pasta/Steamer Set at full price.

Reviewer: IRMA PADILLA
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: MUY BIEN

Reviewer: L.V. Gwilliam
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: An excellent set of stainless strainers and pot great for marmalade making and stock making

Reviewer: Hector Durmag
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Super calidad

Reviewer: Anon
Rating: 1.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: This expensive product looks fantastic-Unfortunately it was never delivered-so we don’t how efficient it may have been.I suggest that Amazon “VET” the delivery companies they use, with more scrutiny.

Reviewer: JOSE L.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Buen producto, tiene buenos accesorios.