Rachael Ray Create Delicious Stock Pot
Score: 79/100
Cook N Home Nonstick Stockpot
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Rachael Ray 12-quart enamel-on-steel stockpot offers fast, even heating and is induction-compatible with an oven-safe limit of 450 °F, making it suitable for family-size meals. However, its enamel surface can cause food to stick and it requires hand-washing, limiting convenience. Best for cooks who prioritize capacity and affordability over non-stick performance.
The Cook N Home 10.5-qt stockpot combines a thick-gauge aluminum body with a nonstick interior and induction compatibility for versatile, large-batch cooking. Its lower oven temperature limit and short warranty temper the advantages, suiting cooks who prioritize capacity and easy cleanup.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
11.36 litersbest | 9.94 liters | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.09 kg | 2.49 kgbest |
232 °Cbest | 177 °C | |
29.5 cmbest | 23.9 cm | |
33.5 cmbest | 26 cm | |
33.5 cm | 37.6 cmbest | |
— | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
General(8) | ||
Capacity (liters) | 11.36 liters | 9.94 liters |
Weight (kg) | 3.09 kg | 2.49 kg |
Oven Safe Temperature (°C) | 232 °C | 177 °C |
Dishwasher Safe | false | true |
Cooktop Compatibility | Induction, gas, electric coil, smooth | Gas, electric, glass, halogen |
Height (cm) | 29.5 cm | 23.9 cm |
Width (cm) | 33.5 cm | 26.0 cm |
Length (cm) | 33.5 cm | 37.6 cm |
Design(4) | ||
Material | Enamel-coated steel | Aluminum (nonstick) |
Handle Type | Enamel | Riveted stay-cool |
Lid Material | Steel | Tempered glass |
Construction | Enamel-on-steel | Thick gauge aluminum with nonstick coating |
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Professional reviewers are absent, but retailer and editorial copy consistently emphasize the pot's even heating, induction compatibility, durable enamel construction, and oven-safe capability up to 450 °F, positioning it as a versatile, affordable option for family cooking.
Everyday users love the pot's large capacity, lightweight handling, and effective heat sealing, often calling it perfect for family meals. However, many report food sticking and burning, and some feel the pot is too light and question its long-term durability.
“Absolutely perfect - great product”
“Burnt Food Every Time!!! ... horribly disappointed”
“It is too light. Though I kept it”
