Product DescriptionPrecise Heat 5.5qt 12-Element Surgical Stainless Steel Stockpot with Vented Lid
Features:
Steam control valve for waterless cooking.
Steam cooks food so you won't lose vitamins and minerals.
Stay-cool handles.
Limited lifetime warranty.
What Others Say
Great pot for the price!
I too bought this pan when it was less than $20, and I think it is absolutely worth much more. I was replacing a pot with non-stick coating that was peeling inside. I've always used coated pans but hate they way they start to peel. I wanted to try just the stainless but didn't want to pay what some of the professional cookware costs. If you can find this on the Friday sale, buy it! The bottom is really thick, and the pot is heavy, but not too much so to lift easily, and it really doesn't stick. I didn't know anything about the waterless feature and didn't buy it for that, but since using it (which I do several times a week) I've learned that the pressure lid is a little like using a pressure cooker. It is really easy to clean too.
Well made / Extremely Versitile Pan
In person this pan looks a bit shallower and wider than it does in the picture. I like cooking curries / spaghetti sauces etc. that start out with browning onions or meats. This is far better for that purpose than an open skillet because it is deep enough to catch the spatter.
It is easy to modify standard casserole/sauce/curry recipes to go "waterless". That just means less water and finishing cooking on very low heat with the lid vent in the sealed position. This does seem to improve the flavor, and makes the pan a cinch to clean up, as the low heat prevents any sticking.
Very thick multi-layer heat retaining base. The lid and sides of the pan are nice and thick too. A very good pan, and a steal at Amazon's ... Read More
