Calphalon D812 Commercial Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Calphalon D812 Commercial Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid
Customer Review: Calphalon Commercial Hard Anodized 12-Quart Stockpot with Lid
Summary: 4 Stars
I purchased this pot for $40.00 and after reading the negative comments about quality, I tried to see how durable the product is. I browned some beef in a little oil on MED-HI heat added some stock, mixed vegetables,tomatoes and tomato juice,pasta and seasonings. Let it simmer for 75 minutes and I was surprised how well the dish turned out. No stains from the tomatoes and the pasta did NOT stick to the bottom. I will give it four out of five stars just because it was made in CHINA. The handles on the pot and lid stayed cool to the touch, clean up was a breeze. Hand wash only. I have other Calphalon product made in the USA and there is a slight color difference. Another Happy Camper. !. !. !.Customer Review: Dissapointed
Summary: 1 Stars
I bought this stockpot because the coating is supposed to make the aluminum non-reactive with foods that are acidic like tomato sauce. The first time I used the pot was to make sauce with the tomatoes that I had spent all summer growing in my garden only to have the coating come right off the bottom and sides of the pot and leave me with a bitter tasting sauce. Not only did the pot not work as advertised, but, it wasted a whole summer's worth of work in the garden, too. Calphalon said that happens sometimes, but, that it isn't supposed to. They will replace the pot if I pay to mail it back to them and write an explanation. Save your money, time, and effort - buy something else instead.Customer Review: Colossal stockpot tops in quality...
Summary: 5 Stars
Perfect for making gobs of chili or soup for 20, this giant, ultra-sturdy stockpot stands up to abuse and has Calphalon's quick, even heating thanks to its thick aluminum. Amazon currently has them for about two-thirds off, which is a good value, too.
Remember that you can not put Calphalon into the dishwasher -- even if you could figure out a way with this pot -- because it will leach out the anodized coating, leading to pits and discolorations and voiding the lifetime warranty.
Metal utensils are fine, and cleanup is relatively simple with a Scotchbrite pad and hot soapy water. Remember also to preheat the pan to help avoid sticking.
Enjoy!
Customer Review: You can't improve on perfection!
Summary: 5 Stars
This stockpot is the last one you'll ever buy. It is so well-constructed, so solid, and so well crafted it will last for generations. The cooking performance is superb. It conducts heat well (it's made of aluminum) and distributes it evenly to ensure good results even on high heat. I've used it for soups, stews, cassoulets, and canning and in every instance it outperforms every other pot of its kind I've ever tried. People may question the price, but trust me, the four other stockpots I've owned collectively cost a lot more and did a lot less. Spend the money and get yourself a once-in-a-lifetime pot that will serve your needs for good. This is a true bargain in every regard.
Customer Review: Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful pot!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this stock pot mostly for making huge batches of Christmas candies. You must have heavy weight pans for candy or it will scorch on the bottom and ruin your ingredients. I made a quadruple batch of caramel in this pan this week! No scorching and it was big enough to accompdate the high boil up! Can't wait to use it later today on the huge double batch of chicken enchilada soup that I'm taking to my daughter's house tomorrow!
I had no trouble getting the leftover caramel off the pan after it was done. I simply soaked it in hot water for a bit and it came right off!
What a bargain pan! I paid $39 and free shipping!
You'll love it!