HexClad 10 Quart Hybrid Stainless Steel Stock Pot with Glass Lid Stay Cool Handles, Dishwasher and Oven Safe, Works on Induction, Ceramic and Gas Cooktops

Its my favorite pot. Easy to use. Easy to clean. And I can make alot at one time. Some to eat and some to freeze! Love this pot.

Love this cookware cleans really nice

I love this pot. It’s amazing. For starters, the glass lid offers a clear view of whats simmering inside. Its a handy feature that allows me to keep an eye on the cooking progress without lifting the lid, and avoids my chicken and dumpling “disappearing” problem when the dumplings go away before the chicken is done. Second, the stay cool handles are a real game-changer. They offer a firm and comfortable grip, sparing me the hassle of searching for oven mitts in the midst of a bustling kitchen. The handles remain cool to the touch, ensuring a seamless cooking experience. Now, onto the capacity. With its generous 10-quart size, this stock pot is a true workhorse. It provides ample room for whipping up large batches of soups, stocks, or stews to feed a hungry crowd. Whether its a family gathering or a dinner party, this pot has got you covered. However, I must highlight a couple of aspects that give me pause. Firstly, the pots weight can be a bit hefty, which might require some extra muscle when handling it. Secondly, Ive noticed that the heat distribution could be more consistent. Despite these minor drawbacks, this stock pot remains a reliable companion for preparing hearty and satisfying meals in significant quantities. It’s gonna be around a long long time.

This is such a nice sturdy pan. It comes packaged very well and came quickly. Food does not stick and seems to sear meat better than other brands do cleanup is quick and easy as food does not stick to it like other pans. Would definitely recommend any cooking enthusiast.

Hexclad has been popular for a while as premium cookware brand. By now, youd know they have some high quality and unique looking products. The Hexclad 8 quart pot is a heavy duty cookware with engraved patterns down into the metal. The black parts are actually recessed into the metal. The metal parts help transfer heat, protect the non-stick coating, and also contribute to the non-stick properties. Both the entire inside and the outer bottom surface are engraved. Im not sure why the exterior bottom needs to be engraved and black coated though. The general construction is quite solid, made of thick multilayer steel. It has the heft of Allclads while being lighter than cast iron. In general, it is durable and works well as long as you follow the recommendations, particularly to first season the pan before using. The 8 quart is an interesting choice for a non-stick as its mostly for stewing and boiling, but it works well for sauteing and browning meats prior to stewing. Im not particularly sure what to feel about stewing in a non-stick pot though, if theres any health concerns. There are some minor issues to note though. The first is aesthetics. Most of the pot with exposed metal is polished to a mirror finish, but the rim of the pot is coarsely finished, and you can still see grind marks as well as the multiple layer of metals. There seems to be some tiny voids or off colors between the metal layers, but that could also be from grinding. It doesnt affect the performance, but for the price I figured it would be perfect in every aspect. That brings me to the next point which is price point. I have 3 other pans in similar honeycomb styles, knockoffs for sure but they have all worked amazingly well and have high quality. I also have various Allclads. The honeycomb pans vary between $30 for a 12 saute pan to $80 for a wok. The price varies a lot but I have been using the $30 pan for nearly 3 years almost daily and it has no scratches at all in the inside and works perfectly. What you get from Hexclad is definitely quality, but there is quite a bit of markup for a 8 quart pan to cost $180. Costco has Hexclad sets for under $400, so a single pot being about half that is quite expensive. Another possible issue is that the bottom of the pot is concave inwards a few millimeters at the center, with only the outer circumference touching the surface. It is not level flat. I thought this was strange for a high quality pot to have a warped bottom, as it lowers the surface area in contact with electric stove tops, but apparently some explanations say it is a design feature in consideration of how the metal expands when heated. Im not sure exactly on what is the actual reason, but just note that there is a concave curvature on the exterior bottom that also transfers to the inside bottom.

We have a bunch of non-stick pans that weve used for years, and it was recently that I took a good look at my T-Fal saucepan... Im realizing that the coating is breaking down after the past 3 years of near daily use. I started to look into Stainless Steel, but I wasnt looking forward to scrubbing them clean when food sticks and burns on it. Then I looked at this HexClad 8-quart Saucepan and I think I have found my next great cookware. It came nicely boxed and protected, and the glass lid and pot had no blemishes or rough edges. The inside of the pot is a nice textured dark grey, and is supposed to be a mix of ceramics and diamond dust for non-stick performance. The same coating is present on the outside of the pot as well. Your first use asks for the pot to be seasoned with a tablespoon of vegetable oil on medium-low; after that, I decided to try making a Chili Mac to test it out. Sweating down some chopped onions and celery showed no obvious hot spots, and adding in the tomatoes and tomato sauce and cooking things down for an hour went fine. I like the glass lid since I can see inside the pot easily. The meal prep went fine, and when I went to wash up the pot, it was a breeze... a quick rinse out, soap to clean and final rinse left it in great shape. There were no discoloration from the acids in the tomato puree, and no burnt spots on the bottom. It has a nice hefty weight, and is a great size for sauces and stews. I definitely will be looking at more Hexclad products in the future!

I wanted a none stick pot and heard the hype about this product. But it does not deliver. Had not throw away the original packaging, Id return and look for another none stick pot.

This is such a well made pot. Beautiful to look at and wonderful to use. It heats up quickly and is an easy material to clean on the inside. Great attention to detail in the pot, lid and handles. Works well for boiling water, heating sauces and is a nice size for larger quantities. I really appreciate the glass lid to see into the pot while cooking. I have enjoyed cooking with this pot.

I really like the durability, wash-ability and the way these perform with cooking. I have a vacation rental where it is hard to keep non-stick from getting ruined, so I think these will do nicely.

Exquisite