Does the 8 qt pot "nest" inside the 4 qt for compact storage?
1656995
I honestly don't use them together. I use the small one more. When I got it, they were nicely packed together, so I guess the answer to your question is yes. I hope that I was able to help.
1656996
Yes. It's not a full nesting so you will need a bit more headroom than the height of the 8, but you won't need a bigger footprint. I also keep the steamer basket and rack in the 8, and invert the glass lid so that everything stores together. I store the pressure lid separately to prevent any wear and tear on the gasket.
1656997
It nests about half way--probably two inches additional height for the handle.
213286
Yes. Everything fits inside with the large pot and small pot as the lid. I was also able to fit a box of matches (or lighter) and a pack of the esbit fuil blocks in there with it as well. Its a bit annoying as they dont lock together, but they fit inside of a mesh bag and dont move around much. No clanking.
2027771
Yes. I keep mine in stacks of four to fit my shelf space, but you could stack eight. They're the ideal size for many uses.
1248040
I have found that some advertised as 2 Qt are referring to the size of the bottom pot and the insert does NOT hold 2 qts. Has anyone actually measured this one?
1314081
I don't think so. They make a 3 qt set that includes a steamer insert, but I have always used a standard steamer basket in my 4 qt.
112019
No it is better to have more room then less.you will find out you can cook more meals in the larger cooker then in the smaller. The 6 qt is the perfect size. I know you will love it
1173390
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267378
No, in fact I would think the 7 qt would be perfect. Think of it this way: you can always make a lesser amount of food in a larger pot. If you don't have a larger pot, it would be really difficult to make enough for leftovers, guests, a whole chicken, etc, etc. I wouldn't trade my 8 qt for anything, and we've been empty nesters for 6 years now. I make everything in it.
796807
To be honest I have never measured the volume capability largest of the nested bowls, but I can assure you it is much larger than a single quart. So I would think the 4.5 quart size sounds about right.
798642
Absolutely ! It is usually a 6-8 qt La Creuset or Staub enameled cast iron pot that I am using. No problem at all !
578259
My 8 1/2" sandwich plate fits with about 1/4 " space all around in the 4 quart pot. Hope this helps
350697
No the 8qt won't fit inside the 12qt because they are the same size in diameter. The 12qt pot is taller than the 8qt. Sorry but not a space saver for you...
267372
There is only my husband and myself. I have cooked smaller portions of stew in this. The cast iron maintains the temperature so you can have less product inside, and is holds a temperature without fear of burning. A five quart would probably suit you well but this is great if you ever want to make a big pot roast, entertain, or make extra to put aside. I guess the question is - why too large? A shortage of storage space would be my only reason to scale down.
1513862
Yes, they nest together well, inside of each other.I have 8 of them nested together and they are less than 5 inches tall
2268157
I am not familiar with "a smaller clay pot that can nest". That said I do see how another food item could be "steamed" (though it could "cook" in a manner) through solid clay. Do not see why you could not place some sort of "steaming screen" (any folding stainless, colander, bamboo, strainer, ect...) that would fit well without damaging the cooking food below. For my part I just put the other food items I want to have ready on top of the grains at some point during the cooking cycle (for greens and lighter veggies toward the final 5 to 10 minutes, for squash and other "harder" veggies usually around the start of the cycle. Hope this helps. I am not familiar with "a smaller clay pot that can nest". That said I do see how another food item could be "steamed" (though it could "cook" in a manner) through solid clay. Do not see why you could not place some sort of "steaming screen" (any folding stainless, colander, bamboo, strainer, ect...) that would fit well without damaging the cooking food below. For my part I just put the other food items I want to have ready on top of the grains at some point during the cooking cycle (for greens and lighter veggies toward the final 5 to 10 minutes, for... » Read More I am not familiar with "a smaller clay pot that can nest". That said I do see how another food item could be "steamed" (though it could "cook" in a manner) through solid clay. Do not see why you could not place some sort of "steaming screen" (any folding stainless, colander, bamboo, strainer, ect...) that would fit well without damaging the cooking food below. For my part I just put the other food items I want to have ready on top of the grains at some point during the cooking cycle (for greens and lighter veggies toward the final 5 to 10 minutes, for squash and other "harder" veggies usually around the start of the cycle. Hope this helps. « Show Less
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I have been able to cook enough for 2 people in the 9 quart. It actually holds quite a bit in the 2 slots. Only draw back is tub depth which limits cooking like a whole chicken or such. If you are planning to cook large items then go with 11 qt. If you don't mind cutting things up then the 9 is OK.
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If you only have two, you could probably stack them. For anymore than that, you are going to have a height consideration which means more storage space.