is this a heavy bottomed pot? good for candy making?
1176485
My mother got a set of Revere copper-bottomed pots and pans when she married in 1945. When I married in the 1970s, she thought she was giving me the same set. The saucepans are so light that the weight of the handles makes them fall right off the stove when they are empty. This happened to my mom once when she was visiting me and using my cookware. She was startled and saddened that that's what she had bought me. If you can find a set that dates to the 1940s at an auction, on-line auction site, yard sale, etc., you will really have something, but steer clear of the newer sets.
1176486
I agree with Barbara. This is a lightweight pan, not designed for serious use. I've had this pan for less than 2 months and plan to purchase a replacement that is reliable.This one sure can't cut it.
1176487
No it is not a heavy bottomed pot, it is cheaply made and flimsy. I was totally disappointed. Don't let the picture fool you. I thought I was getting the same kind my mother use to have. What a joke.
1176488
I bought this item and could not use it for candy. The bottom is thin and bowed under the high heat. The pan will no longer sit flat on the stove. This is not the high quality the Revere name used to be known for.
1176489
No - definitely not. I'm with Barbara on the post below.....disappointment.
373180
No, Robert, it is somewhat rounded. The metal is also thinner making the two pots light weight, but once filled it is stable on the stove. It seems a little fragile, so treat it with care.
706062
These pots are aluminum without weighted bottoms. They are not by any means lightweight, but neither are they "heavy weight". I do have a problem with pots sliding on my stove top grates, but that is due to the grates more than the pots. If that's a principal concern for you you should look at pots and pans with thick heat disbursement bottoms. For the price I am very happy with the quality and performance of this set.
265238
You are in luck, a magnet will stick to the bottom of this pot. Good cooking.
826796
The bottom of the pot has extra cladding that gives it some weight. The top is the same as the sides of the pan. it has a rim to keep it in position but no extra weight. The tops handle gets hot before the pot handles. I've used this pot several times a week for a long time and I still love it.
1788613
I do not know. But the bottom of the pot is quite heavy (for whatever that is worth). I am very pleased with this purchase.
1534027
I am careful with this pot. I use if for spaghetti boiling or for vegetables. For stews or higher heat foods use heavier pot.
639137
It has a very heavy handle and the bottom is thick. I recommend getting a wok ring to stabilize it while cooking though.
1581260
Yes it does. I use it for hard candy, taffy, and even frosting. Be careful! Very hot. 1 tsp is too hot for some
2106158
It says it can be. When I ordered and received the pot, it was nice and heavy but the bottom was not completely flat on mine - the center was raised slightly higher therefore it wouldn't sit flat on the ceramic surface. I returned it and have ordered something else. I think others who reviewed this product thought it was fine so maybe mine was a manufacturing defect for that particular pot.
1539663
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.
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!
1625262
This is indeed a very sturdy pot. BUT if you do not heat the pot evenly, the bottom of the pot will bow out (downwards). On a residential electric range, my copy of this pot bows as much as 1/2 inch. This pot is much better suited for gas or propane cooking than for electric cooktops.
1703382
We are really enjoying perked coffee again., using it daily. My husband bought it with the intention to use it for his camping/hunting/hiking kit, but it never made it out the house yet. The pot is lightweight but sturdy and has a coating on the inside. The bottom of the pot is stepped with the very bottom diameter of 5 in. For the price it was a good buy.
272074
No ? Ever silly. Its NOT a pot. Bottom is preferated so as to mash food through it. To puree / liquify it. Its high quality ss but not for cooking. You put cooked foid in it after in order to retexture it or seperate skins / pulp / seeds from it for serving or canning purposes. Blessings.
1282514
No this is a double boiler used for tempering chocolate and cooking various other items. It is not made for steaming. The top pot also has a rounded bottom it does not sit flat.
465850
Yes, it is a very sturdy pan. The bottom is extra thick and the sides are thicker than a lot of sauce pans.