5-Ply Stainless Stock Pot with Lid, 7-Qt

Seven quarts is the size that stops you cooking pasta in batches. It is also deep enough for a real stock, where you want the bones covered and a long, low simmer that does not need watching every ten minutes.

What It Is For

Pasta, soups, stocks, seafood boils and batch cooking. Fully clad construction carries heat up the sidewalls rather than just across the base, which matters in a tall pot: the contents heat evenly instead of scorching at the bottom while the top stays cool. It holds a steady simmer and responds quickly when you adjust the burner.

Getting the Best From Stainless

Preheat before adding oil, and let food release naturally rather than forcing it early. Use low to medium heat for simmering, let the pot cool before washing, and clean with a soft sponge or non-scratch pad. Bar Keepers Friend restores the shine when it dulls. There is no coating here, so metal utensils are fine and abrasive pads will not ruin anything, though they will dull the finish.

Specifications

• Capacity: 7 quarts, with lid
• Cooking surface: uncoated 18/10 stainless steel, non-reactive
• Construction: five bonded layers, fully clad from base to sidewalls
• Core: heat-conductive aluminum layers
• Exterior: magnetic stainless steel for induction compatibility
• Coating: none, no PFAS or PTFE present
• Made without: PFAS, PTFE, PFOA, lead and cadmium
• Cooktop compatibility: gas, electric, ceramic, halogen and induction
• Oven safe: up to 500F (260C)
• Utensils: metal, silicone, nylon or wood all safe
• Dishwasher safe: yes, though hand washing is better long term
• Manufacturer: Alva Cookware