Calphalon Brushed 3-Ply Stainless Steel Stock Pot 6 Qt
- 6 quart capacity, stock pot with lid
- 3-layer stainless build around an aluminum core
- Up to 30% faster heating, maker claim vs Cuisinart Professional Series
- Uncoated stainless interior, brushed finish
- 5.7 lb item weight
- 8.07 x 9.84 x 12.99 in listed dimensions (D x W x H)
Updated 23 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A sound stock pot for soups, stocks and sauces that heats quickly through its layered core. The uncoated interior offers no nonstick release, so delicate foods need oil and care.
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ASIN: B0FQD2QR4MModel: Brushed 3-PlyCategory: Stockpots
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Overview
Home cooks who make soup and stock in modest batches get a brushed stainless pot with a matching lid. Its layered walls wrap an aluminum core that spreads heat from the base, and Calphalon rates it for the oven and any stovetop.
Quick, even heating is what Calphalon builds this pot around, using a heat-responsive core and its Turbo Temp design. Bare stainless means no coating to wear off, yet food can grab the surface without oil. The exact oven temperature limit is not stated in the specs.
Who it's for
Weeknight soup, small batches of stock and pasta for a few people suit this pot. Cooks feeding a crowd or canning in bulk should look for a larger vessel.
Pros and cons
- Aluminum core spreads heat across the base
- Matching lid included
- Uncoated steel, no coating to wear
- Rated oven safe by the maker
- Oven temperature limit not listed in the specs
- No nonstick release for delicate foods
- Speed claim is the maker's own comparison
Performance notes
Heat moves from the burner into the aluminum core, which spreads it across the base before the steel layers carry it up the walls. That layering governs how evenly a simmer holds without scorching at the center. On bare stainless, release depends on preheating and using some fat.
Specifications
| Brand | Calphalon |
|---|---|
| Model | Brushed 3-Ply |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 5.7 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 8.1 × 9.8 × 13 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 6 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Coating Description | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Construction | 3-layer stainless steel, aluminum core |
| Color | Silver |
| Finish Types | Uncoated |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | 6-Qt Stock Pot with Lid |
| Other details | |
| Heat Distribution | Even heat distribution |
| Pot Purpose | Stock making, general cooking |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Aluminum Core | Fast, even heating across the entire cooking surface |
| Non-Toxic Stainless Steel | Built with durable 3-layer construction for lasting performance |
| Oven-Safe Up To 450°F | Seamless cooking from stovetop to oven |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Calphalon 6 quart stock pot work on an induction cooktop?
Calphalon describes it as compatible with any stovetop, and the product name lists induction. No setup or seasoning step is mentioned in the listing.
Is the Calphalon stock pot nonstick?
No. The finish is listed as uncoated stainless steel, so preheat and use oil for foods that tend to stick.
What is included with the Calphalon stock pot?
The pot and its lid, counted as two items.
Can the Calphalon stock pot go in the oven?
The description calls it oven safe, but the specs do not give a maximum oven temperature.