Cuisinart 766-24 Chef's Classic 8-Quart Stockpot with Cover
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Product Summary
Manufacturer: CuisinartBrand: Cuisinart
Release Date: 2003-03-01
Model: 766-24
Product features:
- Stainless-steel exteriors surround an aluminum core, delivering even heat distribution
- Pot's tapered edges provide drip-free pouring
- Stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop
- Oven-safe to 550 degrees F
- Lifetime warranty against defects
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart 766-24 Chef's Classic 8-Quart Stockpot with Cover
Customer Review: In a swivet over rivets.
Summary: 3 Stars
This review is very similar to one I wrote for another item in the Classic line, because the flaws I mention are endemic to the design of this particular series.
These pots come with a cover that seals if desired (using steam to form the seal). That's a plus, for further cooking process while the burner is off.
Another plus is that it heats evenly, and stays very warm even after sitting away from the burner for a while. (Five stars for this feature.)
The quality of the material is great and the pot is easy to clean in that it is made of stainless steel.
I do definitely like the weight of these Cuisinart pots; regardless of which line they're from. The Classic line is a bit heavier than the Everyday line. The Classic has a thicker bottom. (Another five star feature.)
But, it does have its flaws. The negatives have to do with the rivets, which are large to the point of absurdity. The rivets on a one and a half-quart saucepan, are the same size as those on this eight-quart stockpot. I was raised with riveted pots, and the rivets were never an intrusion back then. They were flatter and smaller, and they held just fine.
A very large, sturdy rivet makes sense with cookware that is designed to hold extreme weight. This pot simply isn't that big.
The rivets on the cover make it more difficult to clean because they stick up. The way they're attached on the outside of the cover is sloppy, and unnecessarily bulky. The outer fasteners holding the cover's rivets, catch on sponges and cloths, and irritate me no end.
In the case of this pot, one of the rivets leaks. Not only is it annoying, but it raises questions in my mind regarding sanitation. If it can leak, it means that small amounts of liquidy foods can plant themselves between the rivets and the interior side of the pot. That's not good.
Unless the level you're filling the pot is to be fairly low, the ingredients will probably have contact with the rivets. In the case of a stockpot, boiling at some point is usual, and contact is then, most likely inevitable.
I rarely use this pot. It doesn't hold a candle to the five quart Cuisinart stockpot I bought here. THAT pot is a dream. See the next paragraph for my rave (between the asterisks) about it.
This is not a cruel and unusual complaint, but a statement of fact. I am surprised that a company like Cuisinart would be so careless in design. *Another item, from a different line of theirs, the Everyday line, is the best pot I've ever owned, and that includes my Le Creuset ware. * See my review of that item for comparison, if desired.
Knowing what I do about this item, I would not buy it again. I got it here on special for under $30.00. A bargain price to be sure. But it sits in a cupboard untouched, because I simply hate the way it's made.
The handles get very hot. The handles on both the saucepot of this line, and the stockpot of the Everyday line DO NOT get hot.
I'm a cook of the old school. I always use potholders, no matter what kind of handles there are on cookware. Just a habit of mine, but it's a good one to cultivate.
There is one case where I will/do use this pot, and that is for making thick, dried bean recipes. It's very well made in terms of material weight/thickness, and the composition of the bottom, which is almost as good as cast iron, such as you, have with Le Cruset. For the purpose of slow cooking as with many dried bean recipes, it's fine.
If this pot were available in the Cuisinart Everyday line, I'd jump on it like greased lightning, and give this one to the Salvation Army thrift store.
As a postscript to this comment, I must say that these pots are covered by a good warranty, and if it were not so much of a hassle for me to return the pot that leaks, I'm sure I'd get another one from Cuisinart with no problem. If I had paid more for it than I did, I would go to the trouble of returning it. I do perceive Cuisinart to be a very reputable company.
Description of Cuisinart 766-24 Chef's Classic 8-Quart Stockpot with Cover
The kitchens of France were the inspiration behind the elegant Cuisinart Chef%27s Classic Stainless Cookware Collection%2E Chef%27s Classic features 18%2F10 stainless steel and pure aluminum encapsulated in the base for fast and even heating%2E We guarantee it with a limited lifetime warranty%2EThis Cuisinart 8-quart stockpot features a classic mirrored finish, meaning your rigatoni sauce or hearty beef stew will not only taste great, but will look swanky on the stove. And who wouldn't want cookware that looks (and cooks) this good? This stockpot is ideal for everything from making large-batch soups to boiling corn on the cob to simmering stock.
Chef's Choice Classic cookware is triple ply, with two layers of 18/10 stainless steel surrounding an aluminum inner core. The resulting even heat distribution cooks your sauces and soups thoroughly--there are no "hot spots" or other flaws. In addition, the stockpot's stainless-steel handles stay cool on the stovetop, while the pot's tapered edges deliver drip-free pouring. To prevent flavor from leaking out the top, Chef's Choice Classic cookware features tight-fitting lids, which seal moisture and nutrients while cooking. The flavorful results speak for themselves. The stockpot is oven-safe to 550 degrees F and comes with a lifetime warranty. --Rivers Janssen
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