The NutriChef 8 Quart Stock Pot is a large, induction-ready pot in 18/8 stainless steel with an impact-bonded base and a vented tempered glass lid. Its 8-quart capacity suits stock, soup, chili and big batches of pasta, and the mirror-polished exterior with matte interior gives it a clean look. Against enameled cast-iron Dutch ovens it heats faster and weighs far less (about 5.2 lbs with lid), but it has no enamel coating and no clad aluminum core, so heat spreads less evenly than on tri-ply pots. Owners rate it highly for size and value; the main gripes are thin walls and the glass lid's temperature limit.
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With 26 ratings averaging 4.7 out of 5, owners mostly praise the size, the even-enough heating for soups and stocks, and the easy cleanup. Complaints center on thin construction and hot spots when used over high heat.
This 8-quart stainless steel stock pot from NutriChef suits boiling eggs, simmering stocks and soups, and making sauces. It weighs 5.18 lbs with its lid. The exterior is mirror polished and the interior is matte polished.
The interior is 18/8 non-reactive, food-grade stainless steel. The impact-bonded base spreads heat evenly and is 0.228" thick. Ergonomic stainless steel handles make it easier to hold.
The tempered glass lid is see-through and has a vent hole that lets steam escape. The pot works on gas, induction, ceramic, glass and halogen cooktops. It is rated to 500° F, except for the glass lid. It is dishwasher safe, but hand washing is recommended to keep the stainless steel shiny.
