HexClad 10 Quart Hybrid Stainless Steel Stock Pot with Glass Lid Stay Cool Handles, Dishwasher and Oven Safe, Works on Induction, Ceramic and Gas Cooktops

So far I like it. It still needs a little extra care, like a cast iron pot, but its relatively lightweight. Sharp looking. So far Ive made beef stew and macncheese in it. Both worked out great. Very sturdy feeling. Will be my go-to pot for a while I think. 5/5

Hexclad has been popular for a while as premium cookware brand. By now, youd know they have some high quality and unique looking products. The Hexclad 8 quart pot is a heavy duty cookware with engraved patterns down into the metal. The black parts are actually recessed into the metal. The metal parts help transfer heat, protect the non-stick coating, and also contribute to the non-stick properties. Both the entire inside and the outer bottom surface are engraved. Im not sure why the exterior bottom needs to be engraved and black coated though. The general construction is quite solid, made of thick multilayer steel. It has the heft of Allclads while being lighter than cast iron. In general, it is durable and works well as long as you follow the recommendations, particularly to first season the pan before using. The 8 quart is an interesting choice for a non-stick as its mostly for stewing and boiling, but it works well for sauteing and browning meats prior to stewing. Im not particularly sure what to feel about stewing in a non-stick pot though, if theres any health concerns. There are some minor issues to note though. The first is aesthetics. Most of the pot with exposed metal is polished to a mirror finish, but the rim of the pot is coarsely finished, and you can still see grind marks as well as the multiple layer of metals. There seems to be some tiny voids or off colors between the metal layers, but that could also be from grinding. It doesnt affect the performance, but for the price I figured it would be perfect in every aspect. That brings me to the next point which is price point. I have 3 other pans in similar honeycomb styles, knockoffs for sure but they have all worked amazingly well and have high quality. I also have various Allclads. The honeycomb pans vary between $30 for a 12 saute pan to $80 for a wok. The price varies a lot but I have been using the $30 pan for nearly 3 years almost daily and it has no scratches at all in the inside and works perfectly. What you get from Hexclad is definitely quality, but there is quite a bit of markup for a 8 quart pan to cost $180. Costco has Hexclad sets for under $400, so a single pot being about half that is quite expensive. Another possible issue is that the bottom of the pot is concave inwards a few millimeters at the center, with only the outer circumference touching the surface. It is not level flat. I thought this was strange for a high quality pot to have a warped bottom, as it lowers the surface area in contact with electric stove tops, but apparently some explanations say it is a design feature in consideration of how the metal expands when heated. Im not sure exactly on what is the actual reason, but just note that there is a concave curvature on the exterior bottom that also transfers to the inside bottom.

Fantastic cookware. The biggest draw was you can use metal spatulas and can clean with an sos pad etc. You do not have to use high heat to cook.

This is my second product from this company the most non stick futuristic pan ever easy to clean too. Stop wasting your money on other pan thinking you are saving your money. Just buy this you will use it for lifetime.

WOW! Cleans up like a dream. Make sure you season it per the Hexclad instructions. Even heat distribution is really nice as well. Really enjoy cooking with Hexclad!

Great pot !

By far the very best pots I have ever purchased! I had an induction stovetop installed and needed new cookware. Love these. The feel of them is even superior. Heats quickly and evenly.

We are totally thrilled with our HexClad cookware. It heats quickly and it cleans up so easy. You can just wipe it out with a paper towel and it looks like new. Eggs dont stick, cheese doesnt stick and everything cooks very evenly. I know these are expensive, but you wont regret treating yourself to the luxury of cooking with HexClad!

I will preface this review by sayin that I have cooked with Le Creuset cookware my entire life. over 50 years. And I love it dearly. So, imagine my surprise when I got this pot and fell in love with it. I did everything they said. I hand washed it, seasoned it, let it heat for a while. Then I made a huge pot of Jambalaya. Shrimp, sausage, the whole nine yards. I put in the rice and let it simmer on low for the allotted 30 minutes, which usually sticks most of the rice to the bottom of the pan while not thoroughly cooking the rest. I take the lid off and lo and behold the rice is cooked...all of it. Now, I will say that the bottom layer scorched to the bottom of the pan. Trial and error are great teachers. Apparently, the number 3 setting on my stove is too high for this. But the jambalaya was good. Cut to cleanup time. I store the leftovers and set the pot in the sink. Literally, I took a damp sponge and wiped out all the scorched bits. Not scrubbed...WIPED. Of course, I washed it with soap and hot water but my point is that, no matter how burnt that bit of rice was, it did not stick to the pot in the least. Ive never had such an easy cleanup. I am going to use this pot from now on when I make chilis, soups, or stews. I will keep the temperature very low. And I will not struggle to clean it. Im going to look for more Hexclad cookware because this one has lived up to the hype. They shouldnt just call it no-stick cookware. They should call it CANT stick cookware.

This is by far the best stock pot Ive ever used. The meat I browned for soup didnt stick at all and browned so nicely; making a really rich beef broth for my soup. This pot has weight but isnt overly heavy and the lid is the same; both are very well made. Its easy to clean, looks just as beautiful after using it as it did before and you can use whatever utensils you like on the non-stick surface. I cant see ever needing another Stock pot again. Id recommend this with 10 stars if I could. Well worth the investment if you spend any time at all in the kitchen cooking.