5.5 qt surgical S.S. stock pot with vented lid. Features waterless steam control knob, outside-mirror and inside-satin polishing and black stay-cool knob.
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"Lid disappointment" 2009-10-24By
Manitou (Missouri)
The pan itself is great. Heavy, good thick layered bottom. But the lid destroys the whole pan. It is light weight and doesn't make a air tight seal. Sadly its like any cheapy pan you might purchase because of the lid not sealing tightly. The so-called knob in the lid...just a gimmick as far as I can see.
"only one draw back" 2009-09-09By
i'll try anything (ohio)
The top handle that controls the steam, collects water, VERY HOT WATER, and it is very easy to scauld yourself. actually it is IMPOSSIBLE NOT TO BURN YOURSELF. otherwise, i like it.
"Great Pot" 2009-08-29By
racteh (Texas)
Love it, makes great tasting soups and especially the temperature control allow me to monitor the boiling. Easy to clean.
"Great pot for the price!" 2008-11-07By
K. Allison (Tupelo, MS USA)
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" 2008-08-04By
Groch (Broomfield, CO United States)
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 current price (less than $20).
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