Is this only for making soups or is it all purpose pot for sautÃ©ing and rice dishes?
1659306
This pot can be used all purpose. We cook Hot Pot, sometimes Rice and/or soups, too.
1321733
It's all-purpose as long as you use liquids to cook with. I wouldn't use it for sauteing, a donate might crack.
1659307
I would say no, but you might get away with a rice dish. It's a clay pot so dry high heat probably isn't good for it, would just stick with soups or a braise.
1659308
It's not ideal to cook rice and/ or sauté foods in this dish, as it is not non-stick. It is perfect however for Japanese Hot Pots ....... just don't forget to soak the dish first. Happy cooking �
1659309
It's good for sauteing and for slow cooking Chinese casseroles. I have cooked rice in it once; it came out moist and good. Let me know if you have any more questions. :]
1659310
You can use it for sauteing and rice dishes. Rice comes out fluffy and not stuck together, love it for rice. Be sure to season correctly prior to first use.
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.
814686
It cooks rice in as many different way you can imagine, soups and other porriages. But I would says it's mainly a rice cooker
1291434
This pot is for use on ANY stove or burner. It is a very high quality pot, but will experience some discoloration (nothing to worry about).
133920
Yes, this is what I originally bought it for. It is also great for shrimp, vegetables, soup stock, etc.
1128961
It can be used for simmering or sautéing. The pan itself is heavy, well constructed and likely to last many, many years with care. The poaching cups and holder are a lot less sturdy, but then there really isn't much else use for them. In all, this could be an heirloom piece, easily lasting a few generations with proper care.
614875
This pot would cook pasta just fine if cooking for no more than two people. It is a little small for a large amount of pasta. I use my pot more for pot roast, stew and soups. It is a great pot.
1540009
I use it frequently to boil pasta and it works perfectly fine. But, you are seeing it correctly; it's not tall and slim like a traditional pasta pot if that's what you're specifically looking for. However, it's an excellent all around pot. Great to make a big batch of sauce and meatballs for your pasta : )
1199371
That's exactly the reason I bought it. I bought a NuWave cooktop last year, and the stockpot that came with its cookware said just wasn't large enough to handle a big batch of soup. This pot has an iron core, and it works very well on either a range top or induction top. I've used it a great deal, and enjoyed it.
681544
I agree with Richard A. Harden's comment. This is a great stainless steel pot and I use it for canning and big batches of soup.
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.
2196264
I actually do use it for soup. Of course you have to be careful, like opening a hot radiator.
187431
This question begets more questions....I guess it depends on how big/busy of a restaurant you are talking about. Remember it IS a SLOW cooker. If you want to prepare soups you need to give yourself 6 hours for the soups to cook and flavors to meld. It will hold 6 quarts (192 ozs) which would only provide 24--8 oz servings. As for rice, I've never tried it to cook only rice, but my guess is you'd be better off with a large electric rice cooker as found in an Asian market....they're large and fast!
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.
1619904
Editing my previous response. The bottom pot IS double clad, so it can be used for other cooking needs. Sorry for writing without checking.
1021651
I use it to chop vegetables for soups mostly. I have also used it to make hashbrowns out of my potatoes.
1964890
This pot is not intended for stove top use. You are supposed to boil the water in sonething else then pour it into this pot to make your tea.