Can this pan be used as a 'stock pot' for cooking on simmer for 2 hours?
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I don't see why not. I will probably try it later in the growing season when I make tomato sauce. i have a much larger pan that I use for that but it is very heavy so I will try this one when making a smaller batch, Lord willing and the harvest is good this year.
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Great to know it makes a good stock pot also. Have been researching and comparing stainless steel stock pots to meet my needs. This may do. What might be extra nice is not having to leave the lid slightly open while simmering - with this I hope to keep the lid secure, but steam can escape. Will review it after a few weeks. Thanks so much for the prompt response to my question. It was very helpful.
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It has an 18 ply bottom. Most definately. A great pasta pot; but can be used like a stock pot for soups, stews, potatoes etc.
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I would say yes, with maybe a lid without the straining holes, or with it. I have only used this for spaghetti so far. It also depends on how high the simmer is on your stove. This new stove we have cooks higher on simmer. I liked the last stove with the lower simmer, therefore I maybe could use the pot with the straining holes as a stock pot. Try it and see how it works. I just purchased this a short time ago. Hope it works for you!
1268871
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
2261520
I only use it to boil water on top of a burner--I make the tea in a tea pot. I don't think this pot would withstand being on a low setting for multiple hours
938718
Yes. I had it set for cooking my turkey breast today for 2.5 hours...it was great.
2067518
Yes you can but agree with other review that the end result will be thinner than with an 8 x 8. Keep an eye on the bake time as you don't want to overcook. I have doubled a brownie box in this pan and only needed to cook 5 min more than directions stated.
1005708
Depending on thickness 10 minutes on one side and about 7 minutes on second side it medium rare !!! Cook HOT
344355
Martlyn....i have had my stock pot for over a year and the answer is no, as far as i know....i have used it a lot to make demigalaze'...and other long time at higher tempetures and they do get fairly warm, but not really hot, and i feel that they are better than silicone...if they did get so hot that they did cause pain, just use a dish towel to hold....you go old school, it/they work well....i was in training to be a chef before i discovered medicine....john
105238
I don't see why not. Because of the material of the pot the Manuel says to heat over medium heat so I'm sure if you did that it would be fine.
1268873
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
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I would. It is also nice for canning as you can put 7 pint small mouth jars in this in the rack. I wouldn't use real high heat. When canning in mine I always wash it out and dry it just like any pot I would use so that I could cook in it some day.
1580489
it is a thing of great beauty my pressure cooker!you can,you need some liquid or stock.i use a few carrots to lift the meat off the bottom of the pan.
271684
Absolutely not. This pan is very well made, as is Calphalon products. It heats well, cooks well, it's sturdy, and cleans up fast.
314067
The stockpot can get too hot to handle. Not scalding, but can still get pretty hot, so be cautious. The other pans are no issue. I havent had a situation where they are too hot to handle with bare hands.
1739721
For the most part, yes. With exception on the stock pot all are usually cool to the touch. With heavy use, the shorter stock pot handles can get warm. Obviously if placed in the oven, handles will be hot to touch.
714597
There is a timer for up to 2 hours and then it will shut off. If you don't use the timer you would set the cooking temperature to a low value and you check the stock as it simmers. Saying that, we have not used it for more than an hour or so at one time but I don't see why you couldn't use it for a longer time. From the manual "The timer is an optional function. You can either choose one of the preprogrammed times or you can use the Cooktop without setting a time. We have had the Cooktop for almost 2 months and so far are very pleased with it's operation.
399066
Short answer: Yep.Longer answer: Yep. Just keep the heat on medium-low, and wait for the pan to heat up.
715678
Yes, as long as the enamel is intact on the inside of the pot. That's what is great about this pot you can directly cook in it and can with it. Dual purpose :)