FarberwareClassic Series Stainless Steel 8-Quart Covered Straining Stockpot with Lid, Stainless Steel Pot with Lid, Silver

I have two of these that I have dedicated for boiling green peanuts. With two cooking simultaneously on my kitchen stove, They yield 1/4 bushel of peanuts. The size/capacity being 8 Qt with their locking lid and drain holes make it so EASY to drain the peanuts into the sink without a mess. For my application needs these 2 pots are PERFECT ! I measure EVERYTHING from the amount of water and salt (to prevent adding more later) to the clocked cook time. with periodic stirring.... Thus my Country Caviar (boiled peanuts) come out PERFECT every time. I have custom made bags with my personalized logo and business cards made but I don't sell them (altho I easily could on a small scale) I enjoy cooking and gifting to my very close friends and in their bags, they look good and I'm proud to give them out. As for the pots, they're made by Farberware and are of good solid construction and will last me a long time.

I was looking for something large enough to make a batch of chili but also wanted it to come with a strainer top, this is what I needed. Nice quality, easy to clean. Very happy with it.

This is the best pot to have in the kitchen! It's called a pasta pot, but we use it for boiling eggs, making mashed potatoes, and the list goes on.This is the 2nd pot I have owned. My mother gave me this same pot as a Christmas gift 20 some years ago and, after much wear and tear, the know on the lid cracked and began to slip, rendering the lock feature useless.It took some searching to finally find the exact same pot, but it is well worth it!

LOVE THIS POT! CANT LIVE WITHOUT IT! Its perfect for making pasta and draining it. It’s perfect for soups, Chili, It’s just the perfect size pot!!I absolutely love this pot!!! Great quality! Everyone needs one in their kitchen! It’s one of the best used pots in my kitchen, It’s very versatile!

I love the size for my very large family. It felt a lottle thin at first but after using it I love it. And it might be too heavy to tip if it was heavier. Kid lock is lovely.

Absolutely loving the size and quality! Will definitely be purchasing more. Super easy to clean as well!

I make my own chicken stock from home raised birds and its a good size to fit a barnyard rooster in whole and boil.I LOVE the locking strainer lid! Makes draining off sooo much easier and safer..less splashing and steaming of my face. Stainless is the way to go if you make anything with tomato or other acidic foods. I hand wash (too big.for my dishwasher!) And rub a little olive oil inside before storing. It doesn't let food stick that way.

An all-stainless cooking pot, with a built in strainer. I've used this with spaghetti, noodles, potatos, pierogies, and even bacon!If you are on the fence about going for stainless steel cookware, read on. I was also skeptical, I've been used to teflon/anti-stick coated pots and pans all my life, but they're easy to damage. There is no coating in stainless steel pots, so you do have to pay a little more attention to prevent burning and sticking. In this case, its mainly used for boiling things, so really nothing is going to stick anyway.I did use this once to prepare some epic chili, which called for 3 pounds of bacon. Skipping ahead, I had a really bad case of burned-on bacon on the bottom of the pot. I was upset because I thought I ruined the pot. I decided to leave it soak with some hot water and soap for a few hours. When I came back, I was able to scrape away most of the stuck on crud with a metal flipper (dont try that with teflon!). For the rest, I turned to the abrasive side of a sponge and some 'Bar Keepers Friend'. Perfect combination. When I finished after not very much effort, the inside of the pot looked good as new. I'm less afraid of stainless now, and will probably slowly replace my other pots and pans over time.