Cuisinart Chef’s Classic Stainless Steel 6-Quart Stockpot

Important Note on Cookware

When I’m choosing cookware, I avoid Teflon and other nonstick coatings, aluminum as a direct cooking surface, and materials that rely on chemical finishes to perform. I also pay attention to California Proposition 65 warnings and factor those into my decision-making.

Cookware with uncoated stainless steel food-contact surfaces fits well with my low-tox criteria because there is no added nonstick or treated layer between your food and the metal.

Product Description

The Cuisinart Chef’s Classic 6-Quart Stockpot is a large stainless steel pot designed for everyday cooking tasks like stocks, soups, stews, and one-pot meals. The pot is made with stainless steel on the cooking surface, and it has an encapsulated base to help distribute heat more evenly. The handles are riveted for durability, and the pot comes with a stainless steel lid.

Because the interior surface is uncoated stainless steel, food cooks directly against the metal rather than a nonstick or ceramic coating.

What I Like

I like that the cooking surface is stainless steel and uncoated. That means you’re not relying on a coating to cook or release foods, and there’s no surface finish between your food and the metal.

The larger size makes this stockpot a versatile piece for soups, broths, pasta, and large batches of sauces or grains.

The encapsulated base helps improve heat distribution, which is especially helpful in stainless steel cookware, so you don’t end up with hot spots during long simmering.

Things to Keep in Mind

Stainless steel does not have a nonstick surface, so for certain foods (like eggs or delicate fish) you may need to use more oil or careful heat control compared with nonstick pans.