How do you identify a stock pot?

A stock pot is traditionally used to make stock or broth, which can be the basis for cooking more complex recipes. It is a wide pot with a flat bottom, straight sides, a wide opening to the full diameter of the pot, two handles on the sides, and a lid with a handle on top.

What is a normal stock pot size?

For home use, stockpots come in a range of sizes, usually from 8 to 20 quarts (some commercial kitchens use massive 74-quart versions). For most home kitchen tasks, we think a 12-quart stockpot is an ideal size and large enough for making big batches of stock or sauce.

How big is a 40 quart stock pot?

Overall Dimensions: Top Diameter: 14 Inches. Height: 15 Inches. Capacity: 40 qt.

What is the largest stock pot you can buy?

The Cook Pro 35-Quart Stainless Steel Stock Pot is large enough to cook up enough food for a party or large gathering. You can use it to brew beer, make soups, cook seafood and so much more….Warnings:

Why is a narrower stock pot better to use?

Unlike stew pots and dutch ovens, stock pots are tall and narrow, confining the liquid and solids to a restricted circumference. This slows down evaporation and allows water, bones, meat and vegetables to stack up in layers so that the flavors mingle while the rising heat works its way up through them.

Can you cook spaghetti sauce in a stock pot?

Easy Homemade Spaghetti Sauce is the perfect addition to your next plate of pasta. This from-scratch sauce recipe is made in a single stock pot and is filled with tomatoes, ground beef, onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Making your own homemade spaghetti sauce is a must if you enjoy cooking at home.

Can a stock pot be too big?

Size: Stock pots typically come in sizes ranging as small as 6 qt. to as large as 20-qt. before getting into commercial sizes. Stock pots need to be larger than your soup pot because you usually make a larger batch of stock than you do soup but there is no reason to buy two separate pots.

How big is a 10 qt stock pot?

10 Qt. Standard Weight Aluminum Stock Pot

How big is a 60 quart pot?

Overall Dimensions: Top Diameter: 15 3/4 Inches. Height: 17 1/2 Inches. Capacity: 60 qt.

Can you use a Dutch oven as a stock pot?

You can still make stock in a large Dutch oven. Just set the lid partially over the pot while simmering to help cut down on evaporation.

Can I use a regular stock pot for canning?

A normal large stock pot and lid from your kitchen can totally work for canning purposes. The only kicker is that it must be deep enough to cover the canning jars with at least two inches of water. Fill the pot with enough water to cover your jars by at least 2 inches.