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Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid

Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid

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Brand: Calphalon
Category: Kitchen

List Price: $168.00
Buy New: $51.19
You Save: $116.81 (70%)



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Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 109 reviews
Sales Rank: 95

Color: charcoal gray
Shipping Weight (lbs): 8.3
Dimensions (in): 13.3 x 9.5 x 9.8

MPN: D812
Model: D812
UPC: 016853018635
EAN: 0016853018635
ASIN: B00004SY7G

Release Date: May 23, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Original Calphalon hard anodized aluminum for superior conductivity
  • Perfect surface for searing, browing, deglazing, carmelizing or any other classic technique, a truly versatile cooking surface
  • Extremely durable, metal utensil recommended
  • "Cool V" handles stay cooler with regular stovetop use.
  • Lifetime warranty

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
The best stocks are simmered slowly over steady, low heat. Calphalon's 12-qt. Stock Pot is crafted of heavy-gauge aluminum to cook ingredients evenly, at just the right temperature. Stick-resistant surface won't react with most foods. Includes flat, anodized lid.

Amazon.com Review
Calphalon Commercial hard-anodized pans are made for the more serious cook who is looking for kitchenware built to last a lifetime. This large-size, 12-quart stockpot is good for soup, stews, and pasta, and its heavy-gauge aluminum construction also stands up to deep frying. The looped handles are easy to grip and stay cooler than you might expect, thanks to V-shaped splits where they meet the pan, but it's still a good idea to keep hot pads nearby. The nonporous and nonreactive hard-anodized surface resists sticking and doesn't affect the flavor or color of food. It's also tough enough to handle stainless-steel utensils and vigorous whisking. Unlike pans with plastic or wood handles, the extremely sturdy all-metal construction provides you the flexibility to take the pan to the oven or broiler. But do remember to hand wash your Calphalon pans--dishwasher detergents are bad for the finish and their use voids the lifetime warranty. --IDale Steinke/I


Customer Reviews:   Read 104 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Needed a big boy...   November 23, 2008
Keith Lindsey (texas)
Pasta or chili, this pot is great. Nice and tall with plenty of room to avoid boil-overs when cooking pasta. I can slow cook enough chili to feed game-watching guests and still have leftovers. Quality materials should last forever. Nice even heating. Amazon price was great. (hint: add more spices at end of cooking to get the most from your chili con carne)


4 out of 5 stars Another good piece of Calphalon   November 18, 2008
Renee G. (Moorpark, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This stock pot was purchased for making chili for a large party- it made a great batch of chili and looked good enough to sit on the stove to simmer. When browning the onions, I did burn the bottom of the pot, which made it difficult to clean completely and did leave a few marks at the bottom. I love the size since it can be used for other large batches of soups and sauces. I suppose you could boil a lobster in there, too.


5 out of 5 stars Excellent Soup Pot - Regular "Friday Sale" Item   November 11, 2008
a girl (Seattle, WA United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a great soup pot - cooks evenly, and the lid fits nicely and lets you either close it tightly or let steam escape. I make chicken soup that I let simmer overnight, and I never worry about it burning or boiling out. It also cleans nicely. br / br /This item frequently shows up in the Friday sale, and at that price, it's a steal. I've bought them as gifts. If you know people who wouldn't think it was weird to get a pot as a holiday gift, keep an eye out at the Friday sales and buy this. You will likely be told that it's your giftee's favorite pot. And they'll also think you spent more than you did.


4 out of 5 stars Great Price   October 17, 2008
Dana Demerchant (Springfield , VT USA)
The pot came in perfect condition , the lid has 3 very small spots where the shiny metal was showing. I have had to send back more items recently then in all the years I have shopped with Amazon. I decided that I wasn't going to send it back and found that I had another lid that fit the pot perfectly. I got the item on a Friday sale for 39.99 so I guess I cant complain... I'm just getting a little concerned about all the products coming to me damaged or getting lost in the free super saver shipping.


5 out of 5 stars Love It!!   October 7, 2008
KarenL (Arlington, Texas USA)
Hey, it's Calphalon - there's nothing better. I have used Calphalon for more than 10 years, and it cooks better than anything else. The Calphalon Commercial seems thicker and stronger than other Calphalon. While few things stick to any Calphalon, even fewer things stick to Calphalon Commercial. I don't expect to use this 12-quart stockpot every day or even every week, but when I have a lot of people to feed, it will be worth its weight in gold.