Made In 5-Ply Stock Pot
Score: 88/100
KitchenAid 5-Ply Stock Pot
Score: 87/100Rankings
Made In's 12-Quart Stock Pot offers a professional-grade 5-ply construction with rapid boil performance and a tight-sealing lid for large-batch cooking. Its substantial weight and wide footprint can be cumbersome in smaller kitchens. Best suited for serious cooks needing high capacity and durability.
The KitchenAid 5-Ply 6-quart stockpot offers a five-layer stainless-steel and aluminum construction delivering excellent heat distribution and oven safety up to 500°F. Its substantial weight and occasional food-sticking issues are trade-offs, ideal for serious home chefs seeking durability and precision.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
11.36 litersbest | 5.68 liters | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.175 kg | 2.35 kgbest |
427 °Cbest | 260 °C | |
16.5 cm | 18 cmbest | |
36.83 cmbest | 25.7 cm | |
16.51 cm | 34.2 cmbest | |
31.5 cmbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(7) | ||
Capacity (liters) | 11.36 liters | 5.68 liters |
Weight (kg) | 3.175 kg | 2.35 kg |
Oven Safe Temperature (°C) | 427 °C | 260 °C |
Cooktop Compatibility | Gas, electric, induction | All |
Height (cm) | 16.5 cm | 18.0 cm |
Width (cm) | 36.83 cm | 25.7 cm |
Length (cm) | 16.51 cm | 34.2 cm |
Design(5) | ||
Material | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Handle Type | looped | Dual-riveted black stainless steel |
Lid Material | stainless steel | Stainless steel |
Construction | 5-ply | 5-ply clad stainless steel with aluminum layers |
Rim Type | angled | Sealed |
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Professional reviewers praise the Made In pot for its over-engineered 5-ply construction, 360-degree cladding, and rapid boil performance, noting it eliminates hot spots and delivers consistent results across gas, electric, and induction cooktops. Editors highlight the premium Italian craftsmanship, lifetime warranty, and the pot's versatility for tasks like blanching, canning, and stock-making.
Everyday users consistently commend the pot for its lightning-fast boiling, durable build quality, and ergonomic design, especially the low height and tight-sealing lid. The most common theme is the desire for larger capacity options, though no major functional complaints are reported.
“Boils water extremely quickly, especially on induction.”
“Buy-it-for-life quality: durable, perfect size, lid always fits right.”
“so far so good”
Professional editors and reviewers consistently commend the KitchenAid 5-Ply Stock Pot for its precise heat conduction, even cooking edge-to-edge, and versatile performance across induction, stovetop, and oven applications. The brushed base that hides wear, sealed rims for dishwasher safety, and the inclusion of interior measurement markings are highlighted as thoughtful details that enhance everyday cooking, especially for sauces, stocks, and large-batch recipes.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the pot's even heating, durability, and ease of cleaning, noting that it holds temperature well and is rust-free after repeated use. Common positive remarks focus on the large capacity for family meals and the convenience of dishwasher-safe sealed rims.
