Cuisinart Contour 12-Quart
Score: 87/100
KitchenAid 71022
Score: 90/100Rankings
The KitchenAid 71022 is an 8-quart brushed stainless steel stockpot featuring an aluminum-core base for rapid, even heating and a tempered glass lid with measuring marks. Its large size and premium build come with a heavier weight and a higher price point, making it best for families and cooks who value performance over portability.
The Cuisinart Contour 12-Quart Stockpot offers premium stainless-steel construction with even heating and induction compatibility. Its weight and the lid's lower oven-temperature limit are notable trade-offs. Ideal for home cooks who need a versatile, high-performance pot for large batches.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
11.36 litersbest | 7.57 liters | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.63 kgbest | — |
260 °Cbest | 204 °C | |
27.1 cmbest | 24.9 cm | |
27.3 cmbest | 24.2 cm | |
26.5 cm | 33.8 cmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(6) | ||
Capacity (liters) | 11.36 liters | 7.57 liters |
Oven Safe Temperature (°C) | 260 °C | 204 °C |
Cooktop Compatibility | gas, electric, glass, halogen, induction | All |
Height (cm) | 27.1 cm | 24.9 cm |
Width (cm) | 27.3 cm | 24.2 cm |
Length (cm) | 26.5 cm | 33.8 cm |
Design(5) | ||
Material | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Handle Type | riveted cool-grip stainless steel | Dual riveted with silicone grips |
Lid Material | tempered glass | Tempered glass |
Construction | stainless steel with aluminum-encapsulated base | Stainless steel with aluminum core |
Base Material | aluminum-encapsulated | Aluminum core induction plate |
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Professional reviewers and editors praise the Contour stockpot for its high-quality stainless-steel build, even heat distribution, and versatile stovetop and oven compatibility.
Professional reviewers and editors praise the Contour stockpot for its high-quality stainless-steel build, even heat distribution, and versatile stovetop and oven compatibility.
Everyday users consistently commend the pot's solid build, even heat distribution, generous capacity, and convenient measuring marks, noting it simplifies large-batch cooking and reduces the need for extra measuring tools.
