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16956638 No.16956638 [Reply] [Original]

The humble stockpot. Many uses and always a staple to the kitchen.

I'm in the need of a new stockpot, is it worthwhile looking for a set or is it best to just buy a single 8-12 quart and be done with it?

>> No.16956766

looks like no ones putting stock into this thread

>> No.16956774

>>16956638
If you just need one more pot why would you need a set? Are you saying you want to be jewed?

>> No.16956787

I'd buy the biggest one that suits your needs that's still of decent quality. I have a giant stock pot that I never use because it has a really thin bottom. It's fine for making stock but any thick soups or stews are guaranteed to scorch on the bottom. The pot is in the basement collecting dust. I have a smaller Cuisinart one, probably 10 quart, that I use a lot more often since it's a better overall pot.

>> No.16956813

>>16956774
That's why I'm asking, is it worthwhile to buy a set, is it more economical

>> No.16956860

>>16956638
Don't bother with a set, it isn't more economical. Just buy good quality versions of what you need. I bought a 12 qt. Cuisinart stock pot that I'm happy with. It has large riveted handles, and heavy bottom.

>> No.16956935

>>16956860
Thanks! I'll look at just picking up individual pieces. I've been looking at Made In and Cuisinart as their prices are reasonable and are multi-ply

>> No.16957136

>>16956813
Do you see yourself needing to replace any other pots in the next year? If not, just build your arsenal one tool at a time

>> No.16957412

>>16956638
Just get the pieces you want individually.
Sets always include garbage merchandise the manufacturer can't get people to buy on their own.

>> No.16959102

>>16956766
Carlos!

>> No.16959175

>>16956638
Buy one with a thick base. The ones you can usually buy as a set tend to be thin as fuck.

>> No.16959242
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16959242

for me its the esteele 9ltr

>> No.16960367

>>16956638
>is it worthwhile looking for a set or is it best to just buy a single 8-12 quart and be done with it
Buy a single pot.

>> No.16960710

>>16956638
Take the money you would spend on a set and put it into one high-quality pot. Dont chop out on pots and pans.

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16961838

>>16956638
I love my Imusa pot, I use it for everything

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16961867

Stockpot you say?