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Amazin' S. Hopper
February 11, 2017
Great large non-reactive stockpot for the price
This is a great stockpot for the price. I've only used it twice, so I can't comment on long-term durability, but the "finish" seems excellent and the pot & lid feel solidly constructed. I bought this pot for dyeing clothes and will probably use it for other non-food-related projects. Note that the packaging was very cheap, and there were some very small marks scattered across the bottom of the pot. Having read a lot of negative reviews of cheap made-in-China stockpots, I was worried this one (a bit more expensive but far from the priciest) would have problems. But the discolored spots scrubbed off easily, and I'm very pleased with the pot. The lid fits well, the shape is pretty tall & narrow so the pot fits stably on one burner of my ordinary US gas stove with only minor spillover, and best of all, it heats unusually fast. Like I said, I bought it for dyeing clothes: the chemicals involved are pretty nasty (at least for something you'd use in your kitchen), & the pot stays on the stove for a long time. I haven't observed any signs of reactivity. Since I didn't get this pot for cooking, I have no idea how it would work for e.g. cooking onions in butter, much less browning something, but if you'll only be cooking in liquid, this pot would likely be a good choice. Final comments: the handles are comfortable & seem sturdy; the lid is flat, making the whole thing easier to store; and the pot is light & easy to lift even when full, without seeming flimsy. Given what I'm using it for, if this pot were going to dent or deform readily, it likely would've already: instead, it's fine. If you're looking for a reasonably large pot for any use requiring a non-reactive material, I'd highly recommend this one. Just make sure to unpack & clean it right away, so if you're unlucky & your pot has been damaged in shipping or has some kind of defect, you're within the Amazon return window. Given the crummy packaging, I imagine either is possible.
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G Andrews
December 28, 2025
Heavy Duty pot
Fantastic pot. When used properly the food never sticks, I made rice, soups, stews, and processed gallons of grape juice. No issues. Heavy duty bottom, lid fits properly, handles are nice and wide.
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Sturdy, beautiful stock pot
Purchased the 24qt stock pot for water bath canning. I am beyond pleased with this product because it is made very well and the handles are very sturdy. It has a tri-ply bottom, so it is fantastic for my propane stove. It is 10” high and 14” diameter and my rack fit perfectly in it. It fits 7 quart jars and 9 pint jars. I will be replacing more of my aluminum stock pots with these winco pots!
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Professional grade stock pot
I replaced an inefficient, all-aluminum commercial stock pot with this Winware stainless steel cooker and the difference is night and day. I first came across this series of pots at a restaurant supply chain and was very impressed. The price on Amazon was better than what I saw in the store, plus no tax and free 2-day shipping as a Prime customer.This pot heats quickly and evenly, then retains heat with its thick, clad aluminum bottom. I was able to keep my burner on low for the three hours I needed to simmer my cook, and the heat was distributed evenly, with a uniform low bubble. The pot stayed flat against the cooktop and didn't warp or wobble with heat. This was such an improvement over what I'd been using that I knew after the first time I used it that I'd have this pot for a very long time! This is excellent cookware, and the clad bottom goes a long way to maintaining an even heat for the type of cooking you'd expect to do in a stockpot.The pot is shaped slightly different than a traditional stock pot in that it's a bit squatter. For me, this wasn't a problem as it fit perfectly on my large KitchenAid stovetop burner. I also tried it on my DSC two-burner outdoor stove and the flame covered the bottom perfectly. For me, the shape is ideal.Clean-up was easy and typical of good stainless steel. If you burn something on, you'll need to soak the pot for awhile, but all-in-all, it cleaned up exactly as I expected.I wanted to address the issue some have raised about the handles. There is NO way those handles are going to come off or loosen. This criticism is picayune. I agree that they're spot welded rather than riveted, but IMHO, it's just fine. There are actually two big advantages to this method. First, it leaves the inside surface of the pot completely smooth, with no protruding rivets where the handles attach. It makes clean-up that much easier as food and debris can't get trapped around the rivets. The second is that the handles are cool to the touch, even when the pot is hot. This was true of both the lid and the pot, and I found that I could lift the pot from the stove to the counter without mitts. Lastly, I'm not a metallurgist, but it's my understanding that a weld is actually stronger than the original metal, hence my opinion that these handles are just fine and will most likely outlast me.In summary, I think this 8-quart stockpot is an excellent value, will last a long time, cooks great, and is a good value. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone who likes to cook. I'd even consider giving it as a wedding gift! It's a fine piece of cookware, whether you're making chicken stock or chili!
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Felicia Quinonez
November 13, 2025
Big and perfect
She’s absolutely gorgeous. She’s thick and high-quality. Literally when you touch it. You can just feel how sturdy and well. This pot was made 10 out of 10. Recommend if you have Pazole that you need to cook or Menudo I recommend this.
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