Is this pot good for making stews and pot roast? The cast iron ones have gotten way to heavy for me now
751926
It is fine - it warms up quickly and holds heat well, and the two handles make it easy to lift and maneuver
751927
It is a great pot for stews, pot roast, etc. and can go in the oven. It is a heavier pot but not as heavy as cast iron.
751928
The pot is one of the sturdiest pots I've ever owned. It distributes heat evenly and is not too heavy for me. I used to own a cast iron pot and it got too heavy for me as well. This is an item that I would highly recommend.
751929
I really like this pot. I have only had it for 3 months. I have used it for chicken meals, soups, and cooking pasta. Use medium heat so as not to scorch the food or pot.
751930
This is a great pot. It has a good weight and will do for soups, braising meats and is a great all around pot without being heavy like cast iron.
751931
Yes , this pot would be excellent for stews and pot roasts. I use mine to make spaghetti sauce. I never have to worry about the sauce scorching on the bottom due to the high quality of this pot.
767866
Yes! I've made many sauces and stews in this pot. The tri-ply construction is in the bottom AND up the sides of the pan so you get a good consistent heat like all clad without the price tag. Good luck!
1056339
I bought this pot to use for small meals. Used it the first day I got it. Plugged it in....added my ingredients and by dinner time that night had delicious stew. Using it like any other crock pot so I have no idea why it says that. But you can in fact cook in it. Maybe it means you can't use it on the stove.
230423
We use it to boil water and make gravy when camping. We usually place it on a rock beside the fire. The handle and lid can get hot so we use a stick to lift the pot and the lid. I have not been able to find these pots in any store for a long time so I bought this pot to use with the larger 3.5 qt pot.
332150
Extremely light. It's basically for stocks and thin liquids, i.e. pasta, blanching vegetables, etc., so a thick-sided pot is not necessary and this thin-sided one is perfect and quite light. If you are looking for a thicker, heavier pot for long cooking food..thick soups, sauces, stews, etc., this is not the pot.
733902
Hi Pauline, IMO pots of this type (aluminum) are not ideal for high heat frying (although my daughters have done it in similar pots). They are designed for soups and stews, noodles, etc. I would strongly suggest obtaining a dedicated saute pan for meat. Cast iron is very popular for this, but other heavier weight saute pans will fit your needs too (love the Amazon reviews). Hope this helps!
1650856
Thanks!-wanted to know before purchasing, the size of the pot, and this will do for my recipe as it calls for 1lb of beans.
2038435
I have a gas stove and use this pot often; not sure what temperature it can withstand, but certain it would be a high temperature. It has a heavy bottom and heats evenly. I mostly use it for soups and stews.
1769217
I've never put something that heavy on it, but have put large pots that were quite heavy with no issues. I cook with a Dutch oven, but have always put it next to the fire with coals on the lid. Works great every time!!
684546
This cooking pot is great..The thick bottom goes up the sides..It cooks on the bottom and on the sides..Very even cooking..But the cooking pan is heavy..It is heavy and hard to pick up..The thick bottom goes up the sides..It cooks on the bottom and on the sides..It cooks very evenly...Its great..Fantastic...But it is heavy..Well engineered..
1594352
It'll be OK. I've done it a number times. The good thing about this pot is it has aseal and clamps so all moisture is locked in. Buy it, you won't be disappointed.
87102
It is my favorite pot and it has a very smooth surface. In fact the only downside is that it is a bit slippery on my gas stove, but should be fine with glass surface. You won't regret getting this pot. Nothing sticks perfect for soup and beef stew and really easy to clean.
1129277
I love the pot. The weight is not flimsy but not so heavy that it's hard to use.
381741
The stove is quite stable. No problem with pots and skillets. I've even used 4 gallon pots without problem, so a dutch oven should be fine.
228520
I'm not sure what constitutes "heavy..." It seems the same weight as any other pots and pans I've used; the same as my old T-Fal teflon pots and pans. I can tell you that when I'm filling up the larger saucepan with water, it does become heavy and difficult to hold because of the shape and size of the handle. My old T-Fals had straight and thick handles, these are thinner and curved. I also find I have to use a potholder (for cushioning) and two hands when I want to use a strainer to dump water out of my pasta. This could also be because the saucepan holds more water than my old ones used to. If you're asking if they're flimsy... no, they are nice and sturdy. Hope that was some help, at least.
1302674
The stove is extremely sturdy with the cross members in place on top. As long a you have the weight distributed evenly I would say your options are pretty open as to the pot or pan you may use.
351876
Since I don't have a Dutch Oven (cast iron? ) with legs, I'm afraid I can't help you. Would imagine it would depend on size of pot and where legs are positioned in reference to stoves handles. Might be unstable due to weigh and configuration. I prefer a flat bottom pot. Sorry I can't be of more help.