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- Set includes: 12-quart stockpot; pasta insert; steamer basket; and lid, all constructed of mirror finish 18/10 stainless steel
- Encapsulated aluminum pot bottom eliminates hotspots and ensures even heating
- Solid 18/10 stainless-steel handles stay cool on stovetop and are riveted for strength
- Tight-fitting 18/10 stainless-steel lid seals in nutrients; oven-safe to 550 degrees F
- Dishwasher-safe; limited lifetime warranty
Cuisinart 77-412 Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel 12 Qt. Pasta/Steamer Set (4-Pc.)Simmer that crowd-size batch of three-alarm chili or boil up enough spaghetti to feed the whole block in this 12-quart Cuisinart Chef’s Classic stockpot. Made of professional quality 18/10 stainless steel that won’t react with acidic foods, the pot features solid cast stainless-steel handles, a tight-fitting lid, drip-free rim, and a mirror finish that retains its brightness through dishwasher, freezer, broiler, and Read the full review here…
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Great but needs some improvement,
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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|Voted 2nd by America’s Test Kitchen,
This was the 2nd choice of America’s Test Kitchen. The first choice was about $350. I am very pleased with this steamer. I have used it to cook mustard greens, boil corn on the cob, and cook down apples for apple butter. It is well-made with a heavy bottom. It stays shiny like new, cleans up easily, and is so useful for larger cooking needs. Since buying this I have also purchased a complete set of pots by Cuisinart. Very good quality cookware.
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|Fantastic Pot set, Fantastic Value,
We decided on the pot after wanting either All Clad or Le Cruset for a long time. But the cost for those brands is so high we decided to look at other brands. We looked at Calphalon, Analon, Cuisinart and JC Penny’s house brand. After weighing all the prices and quality the decision to buy this pot seemed like a good one. Now we have used this pot 15-20 times we think it is an even better value. It is a great product. Heating is even and fast, things stay warm for a long time and cleanup is a snap. Of course if you want something you can throw in the dishwasher buy something else other than stainless. To keep these in tip shop shape they need to be hand washed, but it is definitely worth it.
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