Whether it's used for making pasta, soup, stews, jams, or boiling vegetables and meats, a heavy-duty stockpot like this 12-quart Calphalon model will last a lifetime of major meals. Made of heavyweight aluminum--it has a substantial heft when lifted--this top-of-the-line pan heats quickly and evenly with no hot spots. Its dark, hard-anodized exterior doesn't chip or peel, and the nonstick coating means it needs very little oil when cooking--no matter what, food won't stick. The rolled stainless-...more