What is a Stock Pot?
Stockpots are made by several companies such as All Clad, Le Creuset, Viking, Calphalon and Chantal. Both amateur and television chefs use them. Stockpots are sold individually or in sets along with other assorted pots and pans. Does this Spark an idea?
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Stockpot
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A stockpot can be used when cooking things like tomato sauce, stew, soups and pasta.
Sizes
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Stockpots can come in various sizes, like six-quart, 20-quart or larger. There are even larger sizes usually for commercial use.
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Bottoms
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The bottom of stockpots commonly are made of thick, strong material, because they will probably be sitting on a hot stove for long periods of time while in use.
Lids
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Since the stockpot lid will likely be hot when handled, the top of the stockpot lid and handle should be well-made and attached securely.
Where to Get a Stockpot
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Stockpots are commonly available at kitchen stores and on the Internet.
Cost of a Stockpot
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The cost of a stockpot can depend on what it is made of and the size of the pot. They can range from less than $20 for a small stainless steel stockpot to several hundred dollars for a copper stockpot.
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