Equipment expert Adam Ried shares his top pick for stockpots.
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From the reviews on amazon, this is a terrible pot. May be releasing chemicals into the food. You might want to start testing things like that since everything is made in china these days.
The winning pot is now $48 (almost double price from a year ago). Thanks Biden.
All fake. All nonsense to get you to the “winning” pot. Nothing makes sense anymore .
I had to double check this video because I couldn’t believe the Amazon store didn’t have an All-Clad stock pot as the favorite 😂😂😂
2022 now 45.00. great to see they almost doubled in price! SMH
Here is my concern. The heft of the bottom and its make up can make a big difference regarding scorching. Example, I cook down large batches of apples for applesauce in a stockpot. I have a revere ware, good quality stainless steel with a heavier bottom. It was a gift from my mother-in-law and there is a big difference in comparison to a cheap stockpot. I think that the review should have emphasized this point. An unintended message may have been sent that any old stockpot will do as long as the handles are looped. The review narrative left something to be desired, ATK– with all due respect.🙏
The stainless steel pot stain with sauces . Why not review non stick stock pots ?
Is a stockpot needed if you have a dutch oven? Is there are difference between the two? Weight/price come to mind, but is there any other reason you would need a stock pot?
The winning stock pot is $45, not $28.
This is shocking, bc a few yrs ago I looked up a stockpot review/test from them, & All Clad won (which was over $200-$300… which I bought, but since my separation (in 2018), my husband took a lot of my things, so been starting over, & looked up another review/test… gonna go w/ this 1 now, lol!
More like 80 dollars smh lol
This my go to channel when I trying to find new kitchen equipment
Can a crockpot be a stockpot? 😎
How old is this video? I see it says uploaded in May of 2021, but they frequently re-upload older videos. The reason why I ask is because (following their link) this $28.00 stockpot is now $129.00 on Amazon.
Hi ATK Folks! I followed your link to the Cook N Home and it is now $129.99, much much more expensive than their other products. The price of fame, I suppose.
Very little detail of brands, durability, actual cook times to sear or saute.. it came down to "handles" How was this helpful?
But what good is a stockpot that can’t go into the oven…
Due to the ridiculous price inflation on Amazon of $130, I just ordered the similar-looking Sedona Pro Stainless Steel 16-Qt. Stockpot with Glass Lid at Macy's for $38 shipped. There was a $25, 12 qt option, but I'd like the option to make huge batches of soup and the dimensions work for the gas stovetop and cabinet I have in mind.
I JUST WANT TO SAY HELLO
Wow, now the recommended stock pot is $75.00!!
Can you test store bought chicken stock to see what’s best
I read comments first, for the replies to them, invariably they turn out to be full of snarky remarks, using the item reviewed as a “screen” so people can bully each other and call names…..doesnt matter what the product is, Hey, they should review a pencil, let the games begin! Lol
Bro I don't even need this but I'm just in awe. They spend thousands and thousands of dollars testing these.
Very reasonably priced. I'm going to order one.
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ATK makes me a more confident cook and to tell you the truth I trust them completely!
I don't know where you guys got this for $28 because Amazon has it for $44 and the company's website has it for $40………
And I'm watching this video two days after you posted it.
We have this pot with these rubber clad handles, and have had it for years. Does it do well enough as a stock pot? Sure. It's not bungling its core function. But, these handles are not meant for the long haul. Over time they loosen and eventually break and tear. Worse, when they do this, they become unpleasant to use. I'd have preferred investing in a pot with flatter handles that would distribute their weight more evenly as I'm transferring the full pot.
RIP fully clad stone and beam 12q for 40-60 $
its $44.18!
Pounds, quarts… obviously not for international audiences; a shame because the items and presenters were top notch.
Wth No captions?!
You should be mentioning where they are made. #boycottChina
I always have to watch these twice…
The porcelin pot is garbage, it chips and the knob is cheap and rusts easily.
"I'd be worried for my safety trying to drain 11bs of hot water in the sink" (paraphrase)
I'm afraid I'd be a lot more worried about you even thinking that was a step needed at all in a recipe or even suggesting that was something sensible and a valid criterion 🙄
No idea where you guys got this for $28. Every place I see the size & brand you recommended it's at least $44…or more.
well, at least they didn't recommend the All Clad one for $500 like they usually do
Hey feedback from the peanut gallery do not buy the blue one! I got it as a wedding present and it cracked like a month after I got it I had only used it once or twice and the coating chipped and cracked. It’s a terrible quality do not buy that one!!!
The only stock pot I've got is a very thin and presumably cheap one in about 4 gallons. I got it as part of a beermaking kit. It does the job.
Who here hasn't used their stock pot since they found out how awesome their Instant Pot is for making stock?
Expensive for a product made in China.
I keep seeing those pot holders on different hand, but no clue as to brand or where to purchase. Clues anyone?
We need a segment with Lan’s thoughts on these stock pots.
Bought one a couple years ago, $20 approx. Just now visited the page again, $46 😱😱😱
yes but what are those oven mitts
44 BUCKS NOW
IN HOURS OF THERE VIDIEO THEIVES …..
The link to Amazon says $45 bucks!!! Ugh.