A perfectly adequate cooking pot
595290
Tired of cooking in pots whose outer surface gets tarnished by dishwasher detergent, I ordered this hard anodized cooking pot. It's large and can hold the contents of pretty much any standard meal including pot roasts, pasta, baked vegetables and curries. The heat conduction capacity of the lower surface is quite optimal. Best of all, it is totally dishwasher safe and unlike other pots (like my old pot from Calphalon), does not tarnish with dishwasher detergent and especially Cascade detergent pouches. I have had the pot for a month now and am satisfied. I will update this review if I see any changes in the next few months or years.
204749
I moved to induction cooking, so I needed some stainless steel basic cookware.  This is a good, quality feeling smallish frying pan.  The base is thick, the handle is good, and it has an overall feeling of being good quality.  It is cheap, and it responds well to my induction burner.  No complaints.
691480
A fantastic cooking pot that is the perfect size to make soups, and more, for my extra-large family. It is a fantastic size and not flimsy at all, very sturdy and heats up nicely. I have had it for several months now and I'm still very happy with my purchase.
2923820
There is nothing not to love about the performance of this pot!!! While the instructions are somewhat obtuse, the pot itself is easy to use and works beautifully.
187207
There are precious few cast iron cooking pots available today and these have proven themselves very serviceable.  I have used them on a glass-top electric stove and a cast iron wood burning cook stove, with excellent results.  They heat evenly and maintain their heat well.  I have used them for everything I use my stainless steel pots for.  They are easy to season, easy to maintain and clean up well.  You can conserve energy because you are able to cook at lower temperatures than with standard steel pots.  I recommend them for anyone who enjoys using cast iron.  My only complaint is that they are made in China, in spite of the "Cajun Cookware, Mamou, Louisiana" label on the bottom.  I recommend you get the Lodge cast iron pot handle cover to make them easier to handle when heated.
1368919
We keep this pot on the counter to instantly make tea, soup, scald dishes, etc.  Fill it in the a.m. and let it work all day.  The smaller size might have been enough for the two of us, but this unit isn't too big to sit on the counter.  It's good to be able to tell just how much water is left, and to choose a temp. that suits you.  We generally use the lower temp & it's fine for good tea.  There's no steam leakage, and the pot itself isn't hot outside.  The cord is short, and magnetically attached, so if the unit is moved much, it disconnects -- Good for safety, as the unit is never far from the wall so doesn't tempt children.  However, it can be irritating if you don't realize you've disconnected it by moving to clean the counter.  The unit is heavy enough not to tip over if a child pushes it, another safety feature.  It would be nice to have a spout to make it easier to dump water -- another reason to opt for the smaller, lighter unit.
3917553
A perfect replacement for our old Crock Pot. It's wider and lower than the old pot, fits about the same amount of food, but doesn't tip as easily. Heating is just as expected. Good price. Great buy.
324705
We bought this pot with the intention of using it for beer brewing, and it does the trick well enough. We've used it for two batches so far without mishap.
2731728
I've owned this same pot for 8 years and I love it.  It's just the right size to make me about four servings of pasta and I don't need to get out the strainer when I am draining the water because the lid has two different size holes in it on either side.  The pot is solid and I've never had any problems with anything burning in the pan.
821451
This is a "starter" cookware set. Therefore, I am not comparing it to "premium" sets like Calphalon and others. This set is ideal for those just setting up housekeeping. Using the 5 pots and pans, the 3 lids, the steamer insert, and the 3 wooden utensils, you can easily accommodate the cooking needs of a small family. The set includes: 2 quart and 3 quart covered sauce pans which also have a bonus stainless steel steamer insert that fits both sauce pans (creating multifunctional pots), a 3 quart "I Love Fish and Veggies" covered saute pan (with a dimpled, golf ball like surface for more delicate foods), and a 5 quart covered Dutch Oven, perfect for one pot meals, pasta, rice, and so on.

The pots and pans are made of aluminum. They are fairly lightweight but certainly not flimsy. They cannot be used on induction cooking surfaces. The set I received has a gray anodized exterior and gray interior. All the cookware is internally coated with Thermolon. Thermolon is the patented ceramic non-stick coating that GreenPan uses on its non-stick products. Thermolon has excellent thermal conductivity which allows perfect frying results with lower heat settings than traditional non-stick coatings. Thermolon is also highly scratch-resistant, very hard and resilient to thermal shocks. I tried to fry some eggs in both the frying pans, first without any cooking spray, and then with cooking spray. (Please not that the instruction manual recommends against the use of cooking spray because of potential residue build up. I think if you clean it well, it should be fine). The eggs fried without cooking spray did stick a bit. Perhaps this is because the Thermolon coating requires some "seasoning" or break in period. At any rate, I recommend you use some type of cooking spray or oil for frying with this Thermolon coating, at least for the first few uses .

The stainless steel handles stay cool. The handles are attached with rivets and are oven safe. All the lids fit their respective pots well. Dishwasher use is not recommended, as it appears Thermolon can be damaged over time by the pH of dishwashing detergent. (Dishwasher use is not recommended for many non-stick surfaces, like Teflon). The Thermolon coating is warrantied for 2 years. The rest of the pots and pans have a lifetime warranty.  It would probably be best to avoid using metal utensils with this Thermolon coating.

The cooking performance is good. Very even heating. Easy clean up. One thing to note, however, you will require a bit of room to store all these pots, pans, and lids. With a bit of care, this cookware set should serve you well for many years.
1292657
Arrived quickly and was packaged very well. From the previous reviews it seemed as if others were describing a heavier pot than what I received. However, I'm not unhappy with this product. I bought it to work with my induction burner and it works fine and really in relation to the price paid it works well. The pot is attractive, the lid fits well, and the handle is riveted on securely. The plate at the bottom is perfect for induction cooking and seems attached well. I guess what I'm saying is don't expect it to be a "heavy duty" pot, not at this price. For all intents and purposes it is a great tool for a reasonable price.
4360288
My wife and I both enjoy cooking.  We bought the standard department store stainless set when we got married, then we bought calphalon, and piece by piece, we're working up to AllClad  (we've been married over 25 years).  However, non-stick pans tend to take a beating over time and eventually, most of them start to stick.  This pan didn't break the bank, it cooks evenly on both regular electric stoves and smoothtops and has a helper handle.  It works well enough that after I bought this one, I bought a slightly smaller version by Update International for smaller jobs, like small sautes and Sunday morning breakfasts.  I got them fairly cheap at my local restaurant store.  It takes a few minutes for the base to heat, but it then holds the heat like you would expect from a decent pan.

I've been pleased enough with Update's cookware that I'm buying a small set of pots and pans to take with us to the vacation house we rent each year in New England.  I'll be able to get the pieces I need for @ $100 (pan, couple mid sized pots and a stockpot) bunches cheaper than most sets at the department store and better quality besides.  I also like the fact that Update's pots come with a solid metal lid (no glass) and it isn't priced separately.
3236505
Great pot without being too big. A bonus is that it fits the 360 slow-cooker base. So if you have that, it is a perfect fit.
2760418
Wonderful pot. Heavy enough for even heat distribution  but not so heavy that its hard to handle.
3237953
Nice and deep stock pot, but not too big, just right. Love it.
3225217
I bought the 5 quart pan because I needed something a little larger but not huge. It arrived well packed and timely. The pot seems to have a nice heft--not too heavy but definitely not flimsy. The lid has a nice vent in it. overall, it is attractive, not overly deep, and I think it's going to serve me well.
3012092
Overall this is an excellent pot for multipurpose cooking. It has even heat distribution, holds heat very well, and the enamel coating is super easy to clean. Because of its size it can be used as a stockpot, a casserole dish, or even a Dutch oven (though you stand a chance of marring the enamel). The only two drawbacks are the weight--the pot is enormous and heavy, which is of course also an advantage for some uses--and the tendency of the enamel coating to chip more easily than I would have hoped.

The enamel coating covers the entire exterior/interior of the pot, except for the band where the lid sets against the pot itself. The coating *does* fully cover the exterior of the bottom of the pot, which means this pot can be used on a glass top range without causing scratches (unlike a standard uncoated cast iron pot). We have a glass top range and this pot did not scratch the glass surface. However, the enamel is pretty brittle and any strong impact with a hard surface (e.g. this pot's lid, or another cast iron pot) may chip the enamel. I accumulated a few chips around the edges of mine when the pot was banging around in the back of the car on a recent camping trip. The good news is that any chips that do occur are most likely going to be on the handles or the rim (since these tend to be where the pot will bang into things), where they really don't matter.

The first thing I cooked after I got this pot was an apricot cobbler in an electric oven. It turned out great. The iron transmits heat better than Pyrex, which means more caramelization around the inside edges and bottom of the pot. This really improved the cobbler, giving it a richer taste and better texture. I also used the pot to cook a squash casserole and that turned out great as well, perfectly caramelized around the edges of the pot and cooked evenly through. Clean up was a cinch in both cases, just soak the pot for a minute or two and all the food remains wipe right off. Far easier than cleaning my Pyrex baking dishes!

Cast iron cookware can be handy for camping because it's super durable, handles high heat easily, holds heat well, and generally distributes heat from uneven sources (like hot coals or camp stoves) more evenly than thinner-walled cookware intended for residential homes. I took this pot camping and used it to boil water on a camp stove, which can be annoyingly slow with pots that don't transmit heat well. This pot had no problems bringing about a gallon of water to a rolling boil in 10 minutes on a smallish camp stove. It will definitely be in my camp supplies from now on. I've also cooked potroasts and stews over my tiny one burner backpacking stove with no problem.

Overall, it's a great pot! Be gentle with the enamel this pot will provide a lifetime of great service.