All-Clad4512 Stainless Steel Tri-Ply Bonded Stockpot with Lid / Cookware, 12-Quart, Silver

This pot cost three times as much as the Calpalon that it replaced. Is it three times better? Maybe!Reasons to spend $300-400 on one pot:1. It is obviously made of much better materials than cheaper pots.2. The craftsmanship and build quality is MUCH better.3. Aestethically (I know, most people don't care) this pot is beautiful- shiny chrome exterior and brushed stainless interior4. Function: it cooks food well without hot spots in the pot. It heats up fast and evenly.5. Solid build, but not that heavy. For being a tri-ply construction, this pot is surprisingly light.6. Cleans easily- you can do a glaze on it and still clean it very easily with Barkeeper's Friend7. Design - easy to pour the liquid out of the pot due to the shape- I don't know why other pots don't do this.8. Fit/finish- the lid fits perfectly unlike other cheaper pots.9. Value - if you take care of this pot, it will outlast cheaper pots, so the actual cost of ownership isn't that highFor me, cooking with a beautiful pot like this makes it much more enjoyable. It's just a great feeling to have something so nice in the kitchen.It gives me joy knowing that in our disposable, cheap, "made-in-china" society, there is actually a group of people that care about making something functional, beautiful, and high quality. Not only that, there are other people that appreciate and are willing to pay for that degree of care. This gives me hope.

I don't want to suggest that this is the "best" stockpot or even imply it's better than some less expensive offerings. In fact, I'm quite positive with a little time spent web sleuthing, I could be just as pleased spending just a quarter of the money. BUT...I must say that All-Clad is the first name I checked out. Since 1997, my wife and I have been cooking on All-Clad stainless steel line (which refers to the finish -- it features All-Clad's signature aluminum core construction), and all of that gear is holding up remarkably well, with daily use and regular scourings. This pot is no different, with the same aluminum core, low-polish stainless exterior (not exactly mirror bright, thank goodness), and easy-to-clean interior that handles Brillo pads and Barkeepers Helper without complaint.The sign of any good stockpot -- this one included -- is a good amount of base material to facilitate even heat spread. The cheap pots with thin bases that develop hot spots not only require constant stirring and undue patience, they're a pain to clean all the burnt-on muck off the bottom. This one features an extremely thick steel-aluminum sandwich base plate, that heats up quickly and simmers really well, without a bunch of micro-adjustments to the flame.The other sign of a good stockpot is a tall, narrow profile -- to control the rate of boil-off and ensure all of the ingredients are absorbing the natural flavors rising from the bottom. There's a trade-off with this pot: if you're dealing with smaller quantities, this pot is too wide and, in fact, annoyingly tall. For those instances, a narrower pot is in order. For larger quantities, pickings are slim, but this fits the bill. The pot measures about 12 inches across, and is a bit more than 10 inches tall. It easily handles whole chicken and turkey carcasses.There's no flex to the sides -- which are "normal" thickness, i.e. quite a bit thinner that the fat base -- so even when I'm lifting the full, heavy pot off the cook top, the riveted handles always feel sturdy, and I don't expect any failures *ever* just like with our long-serving braiser and soup pot. My biggest criticism of this type of handle is cleaning the discoloration that eventually develops around the rivets -- but that's just a petty grievance.For a reason I'm not aware of, this 16 quart pot is a rare beast, with no presence on All-Clad's website, nor many of the other All-Clad retailers. While the price tag on this pot is "reasonable" in the All-Clad price scheme (and there are certainly more expensive stockpots out there), I again want remind you that, before clicking "Buy Now," there are more competitively priced stockpots to choose from that are almost certainly of equal quality.

I bought several tri-ply pots in different sizes after trying one small set to start with. These are truly very good pots: sturdy, durable, good looking, and they work very well. I cook on a daily basis and mostly from scratch. I have used them for stews, soups and roasts and they have come through as I had expected. I have read some comments about stains or scratches; while I have not had any yet, I do expect them to show some wear and tear after a while, so that does not bother me as much as it might bother other people.The one thing I do not like that much is the frying pans. They tend to stick, so I still use the older steel ones I had. And the long handles in some of the pots--while helpful for their use-- they can be a nuisance for storage.If I had to give some advice it would be not to buy sets that might include things that you might not use that much. It ends up being a waste. I would look for sales and get something similar to the sizes that you already have and use often: you bought them because you needed them. Those sizes are tried and true. My two cents!

Had to purchase new cookware when we moved into a new house. Had a few other all-clad pieces, happy with this stock pot. Big enough for whatever I want to cook in it and still fits in the cabinet.

I love this pot. It is big, it is sturdy, it lives up to all the good things I had heard about it. When I was looking for a stock pot, I asked my brother for advice because he is a professional chef. This is the pot he recommended. It cost twice as much as I had originally budgeted, but I am glad that I spent the money because I will never have to replace it. The bottom is thick and even, it cooks beautifully. The first thing I cooked was a big batch of applesauce. Since then I have been making soups and stews. The pot is big enough that I don't have anything splashing out or boiling over. There is a lot of room to add ingredients and stir. I was amazed at how well it holds the heat after I turn off the burner, so I can actually save energy by turning off the burner before the food is done. I keep an eye on things to make sure the food stays at safe temperatures, I don't just turn it off and leave it all day (for those of you who are worried about food safety, as am I!).

All clad quality but less heavy than D5. I don't like my pots too heavy, it makes cooking feel harder.

Perfect ! 12Qt D3Made in USANot a Single Scratch 👌Happy Customer.

Toller Topf aber All-Clad Produkte, kenne ich auch von Mauviel, sind hier in DE leider nur selten zu "normalen" Preisen erhältlich. Zur Zeit dieser Bewertung kostet der Topf tatsächlich 290€, einfach nur albern!

Io cucino con passione e sono molto contento di aver acquistato questo prodotto All Clad.Cucinare con questa pentola è molto più facile.

This 3 quart stock pot is thick and sturdy and looks like it will last a lifetime. What made me purchase it are the short handles. I absolutely hate all the plethora of long handles on the stockpots these days. I am still waiting for the 4 quart to be restocked. Please All Clad - do not discontinue the 4 quart!! Made in the USA.

When you pick it up, it feels like it was built to last a life time. Love the rolled lip for cleanly pouring out things like soup.