Find your pot of luck with one of these stockpots
Stockpots are great for cooking for a large crowd. They're deep enough to cook lobster and can even be used for canning. Even if you don't have a large family, cooking a big batch of chili and freezing it for later is a task a stockpot can handle. For easy clean-up after cooking, look for a model with a non-stick finish or that is safe to clean in a dishwasher.
Best overall
T-fal stockpot
Tempered glass lid
This stockpot is made from aluminum but is finished with a non-stick coating on both the inside and the outside. So, it's super easy to clean, including removing grease, because food doesn't stick to it. The tempered glass lid even lets you look inside while cooking instead of taking it off and risking losing heat. This pot holds 12 quarts or 3 gallons of food. The handles are covered with silicone to keep them cool and easy to handle, and the whole pot is dishwasher safe.
Best value
Imusa 8-quart stainless steel stock pot
Reinforced handles
The Imusa stockpot is made from stainless steel, even the lid. This means you can start cooking on your stovetop then slip it into the oven to it keep warm. The pot holds 8 quarts of food, though other sizes, up to 20 quarts, are also available. The handles are reinforced to give you extra stability and strength, and the overall look is nice enough to serve directly from it.
Best easy clean
Gotham Steel stock pot
Dishwasher safe
This 7-quart stockpot is made from stainless steel with a ceramic non-stick coating that doesn't require oil or butter before you start cooking. It is also scratch-proof, so you can use metal utensils on it without a problem. And while the pot is made from stainless steel, it isn't heavy, and the handles stay cool while it heats up. The glass lid is tempered, so it won't break under heat, and the entire model is dishwasher safe. You can even place this model into the oven with temperatures up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.
Best multipurpose
Rachael Ray enamel on steel stockpot
Use in ovens
The Rachael Ray stockpot holds a good amount of food. It works with all oven types, including induction cooktops, and easily transitions from the stovetop to the oven. The pot is made from stainless steel, including the lid, and is coated with enamel that makes it both stain-resistant and easy to clean. The lid fits tightly to seal in moisture and heat as food cooks, though it's hard to peek through because it isn't made from glass.
Best classic design
Cook N Home 16-quart stockpot
Large capacity
The Cook N Home stockpot holds an impressive 16 quarts of food. It is deep and wide enough to cook lobster, make a large pot of gumbo, or use for a canning water bath. The bottom features a layered disc of aluminum. This helps evenly distribute heat, ensuring that food cooks evenly inside. The tempered glass lid has a steam vent and can be placed in the oven up to 350 degrees. This model works with all stovetop types.
What it boils down to
The T-Fal stainless steel stockpot is our best pick because it has plenty of room to cook just about anything. Its handles are covered in silicone, so they don't become too hot to hold, and the lid is made from tempered glass. This lets you keep an eye on your food without taking the top off. The non-stick coating makes it super easy to clean. But the pot isn't recommended for cooking on induction cooktops, though.
For this, we recommend the stockpot from Rachel Ray because it is compatible with all stovetop types. Like the T-Fal, the model is made from stainless steel and is coated with an enamel finish that is non-stick and easy to clean. The top is also stainless steel, so you can move the entire pot from the stovetop and straight into the oven to keep cooking or to stay warm.
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