Why is this better than just an ordinary stockpot which I can get for the same price or significantly cheaper?
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It really is the same if you don't mind putting a stockpot on coals or even an open flame.
1566786
this cooks more like a pressure cooker also no escaping steam cooks faster and gives food more taste.
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the way the can cooker is designed is why it cooks so well , the company web site explains it all, I think. We use it every camping trip and love it!!
1566788
This can lets steam escape gradually through a very small hole in the lid which helps increase cook times.
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The CanCooker is a steamer that is what makes it different then a stock pot. I purchased it to actually can venison..works like a pressure cooker. But I do love it for cooking a meal.
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It works different than a stock pot. It works more like a pressure cooker. The sealed lid is what causing the fast cooking. A pressure cooker would do the same thing but the portability and fact you can use it on any cooking surface has worked great for us. It is also very simple to use which has worked out great for my wife who does not like to cook. I had a hard time with the price at first, but it has turned out to be an item we use all the time. I hope that answers you questions.
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The 6003 more expensive one is the larger which I recommend. I wanted to buy a 2nd one for my vacation home; bought the 6006 not knowing there were 2 sizes...way too small; returned it for the 6003 which is still a tad smaller than my original which I have had for years. These knew ones aren't as well made, and you have to assemble the legs and handles too boot; They don't make them like they use too; but it's still a versatile pot.
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I think it cooks significantly slower without the proper pot and pan. Plus, the disc gets really hot, hotter than a pan bottom by far, due to the lower heat conduction. I use a thin steel black enameled pot for heating oil for french fries. It's dirt cheap and works fine. I never use the disc. For frying and boiling, get the induction pan. Its the cooker and the pan that makes the whole thing awesome; using the disc defeats much of the efficiency and speed of the heat flow.
667783
many including myself have found the inner pot to quickly (in some months) get fine bubbles, blister widely and possibly peel into the food. a replacement is about the cost of a new cooker and nothing is interchangeable if not still made. I never used any metal or scratchy cleaner but I saw how my family ruined pots with them. the damage is different, scratches and fleck, not the spontaneous blistering for following all the instructions.
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There is no easy drain feature on any of the pots. The saucepans are a little smaller than I expected, 1 qt and 2.5 qt. The stockpot with pasta/steamer basket is sturdy and much nice than my old pot; it has a 6 qt capacity. Still I love these pots! They cook evenly and clean up to look like new!
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A stockpot is the same thing as a dutch oven, the pot is just called by different names depending on the manufacturer. Both come in different sizes, from about 4 quarts to 8 quarts ...Enjoy the Scanpan. I use both Scanpan and Swiss Diamond. They are both the very top of the line for "nonstick" cookware. And yes, there is a caveat there. lol
713991
I purchased this primarily for steaming tamales but I have used it for chili and Taco soup, while the base is not as heavy as some of the stockpots I use for soup/stew it did well provided you keep the heat at a low simmer after you cook everything, if you turn up the heat too high it will scorch thick soups and stews.
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I have no idea. When I called T-Fal about replacing it, they sent me to SmallAppliance.com. Their customer service is horrible, unlike T-Fal who only wanted to help. The website didn't say they were backordered, so after waiting a month, I called and found out the truth. I canceled my order immediately as they said it would be months before more came in. The pots they had were $29.95 as well. If you have a link to the pot you are referring to, post it please. I'd like to have a look. Wish I could be of more help.
901344
Yes it you don't have one. I purchased this item and even though I had a stock pot never used it and gave it to a friend just because it seemed like an ordeal. I suggest a simple electric rice cooker.
886235
The Hawkins is the best, by far. It is cheaper and easier to maintain because all parts are available for it. You could build a new one from scratch if you wanted to. The closure is much gentler on the gasket, so the gasket lasts longer. The gasket is a simple rubber ring that costs less than $5 to replace. The gasket is protected from the pressure cooker's contents by a lip around the lid. If you were desperate, you could probably substitute a greased-up leather shoelace for the gasket, because the design is so simple (although that would probably be dangerous to do in reality). Most modern pressure cookers are very safe, but their closure and locking mechanism is complicated and relatively fragile. Pressure cookers that were dropped hard on the floor have resulted in fatalities. The Hawkins design makes it physically impossible for the lid to come out of the pressure cooker, even if it is damaged. The Hawkins safety features are very reliable, and they will continue to function even if the pressure cooker is damaged. For example, the emergency pressure release valve will open by physically melting if it gets too hot, or it will blow out mechanically if the pressure is too high. Although the safety valve must be replaced if that happens, its design is so simple that you can trust it to always work, a bonus is that they are so cheap you can buy several to keep around in case they are needed. The Hawkins design has been in continuous production since the 1950's, so you never have to worry about the availability of parts. Other companies change models every year, so you are forced to buy a new pressure cooker when it needs minor maintenance. For the safety, reliability, maintainability, and low total cost of ownership, the Hawkins beats every other pressure cooker ever made. There are few that come close to the Hawkins, but none of them were able to surpass the Hawkins, and most of them have been discontinued anyway. The Hawkins always wins on nearly every point.
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Sorry but the stock pot was purchased as a gift so I didn't pay too much attention to the details.
1777811
Truly I've made alot of pots of soup in my largest stock pot and as long as I simmer it slow I never had to tilt the lid or have any spill overs.I always want to cook on high, from using past club aluminum but have found that its better to cook low- med and the Belgique has even heat and they recommend cooking on med. not high. I looked for a long time and researched to find the right cookware for me and I love mine. It is wonderful. I would buy it again and again.
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HEY Caitlin S....they make steamer baskets for regular sized pot and pan....if the steamer basket that they make does not fit try putting a stainless steel colander in the pot with a lid that fits...it will not be as efficient, but it works and have done this many times...all depends on the diameter of your stock pot if the factory basket fits or not, what i do works......john
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I personally feel that the 2 quart will more then handle reasonable servings for two people. That being said, I have found that I tend to over fill the pot with the 2 quart and wished I had a 3 quart so I would not have to worry about reaching the max.I should also add that having only to pay $9.99 - $11.99 for the 2 quart it was a simple no-risk purchase. I do plan on getting a bigger slow cooker with more control in the near future. The 2 quart has been a great little no-frills tool.
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That's a tough one. Compared this lid to another Farberware stock pot that I've had for ages and believe it or not, the new one is actually heavier. It certainly is a nice fit and it's not flimsy by any means, but I'm not sure that it wouldn't lift if the pot was full and the contents were at a full boil. I'm so used to leaving the lid slightly ajar so I don't have a boil-over. I really don't think I'd trust it with a full pot of rapidly boiling stock.
495170
You can just heat the lids up in hot water, below boiling. You do not need rubber tongs for this. A stockpot should be fine. There are other assessories that make it easier but they are not needed.
728353
I don't think All Clad makes one specifically for this stockpot, but they do make some "universal" steamer inserts that should fit well (although they may not reach the pot's full depth). I thought about this before I bought it, decided to purchase anyway. No regrets. Would be nice to have, though.