Tramontina 8 Qt Style Gray NS Covered Stock Pot

10 out of 10! The strainer part is my favorite. I love saving on dirtying more dishes and I love that I can take it off or leave it on depending on what I'm cooking. Making soup, take the strainer off with ease. Need to make pasta, put the strainer on before cooking and save the dirty dishes. I have barely had to scrub the pot clean since nothing is sticking to it.

This is the second of this pot that I have purchased, the first having been worn out from constant use. I like the size and that it is perfect for making pasta, rices, hard-boiled eggs and - when not using the insert, for all sorts of sauteing. After the initial seasoning, I do wash it in the dishwasher.

It was a little pricey, but I was pleasantly surprised. The pot looks nice, is large enough to handle a large pot of chili with room to spare. The handles and lid are sturdy. I will definitely be making double batches of soups and chili with this pot.

This is my second pot, My first lasted over 15 years, still nothing is wrong with it. I just bought this one because my son keeps borrowing it and conveniently forgets to bring it back.

I  received this product from the Spark Reviewer program. This stock pot is so sturdy. I fit a whole small turkey in it and boiled it down. I love the rubber on the handles and lid. It's a nice  dark grey color. The whole pot is heavy duty including the lid. I was needing a stock pot so bad. I am so glad I got this.  It holds a lot.

I bought this pan for myself and ordered one for my son for Christmas. Don't think he's used it yet, but I have and I love it. Was tired of draining pasta into a colander, so I love the metal insert for draining. This pan is larger than the four quart pan I've been using, so I can now cook a 16 oz box of pasta. I will also use it to cook chicken and noodles in. Very happy with my purchase.

I enjoy cooking and was extremely happy to receive the Tramontina 12 Quart Stock Pot, for test and review. This pot is made of a great heavy-gauge aluminum. It is not at all flimsy, but a good heavy pot and is non-stick. It has riveted silicone handles, which are cool to the touch, when the pot is heated. There is also a lifetime warranty, for the pot. But, what I especially appreciate, is the tempered glass lid. I really like being able to see if something has come to a boil, is simmering or needs liquid added, without removing the lid and losing steam/heat. The glass lid is just fantastic. Another thing is the large 12 quart size of the stock pot. It is excellent for making large batches of soup, stews or sauce/gravy. Plenty for a big meal and enough leftover to freeze, for another time. It is recommened to not use metal utensils or abrasive cleansers. Season the pot before first use, do not use nonstick aerosol sprays and use only on low to medium heat. I think this is a terrific stock pot and believe it will last a long while, with proper use and care. I'll make good use of this stock pot and I'm happy to recommend it, to others.

I LOVE THE SIZE AND QUALITY , GREAT LID BUT I CAN'T FIGURE OUT HOW TO GET THE DRAINER TO WORK, THE NOODLES KEEP FALLING IN THE SINK, I AM SURE IT'S ME . THE INSIDE COATING IS REAL NON-STICK BUT THE OUTSIDE IS PAINTED. JUST WEIRD

I was not impressed by the product was delivered without a box or bag for protection. Luckily there were no marks, scratches or dents otherwise I would have returned it. I have received numerous deliveries from Walmart and they are either in a bag or box for protection.

The pot itself is fine, does what it is supposed to. However, it arrived warped/bent so the pot is slightly oval while the lid is round. Thus, the lid does not fit onto the pot.