What it is
A cooking pot is a deep vessel for cooking with liquid; its size and handles affect how it can be carried when full.
When to use it
Use it to boil pasta and prepare soups and stews. A compatible insert also allows vegetables to be steamed.
How to use it
Choose a pot you can safely lift when it contains liquid. Watch the stove during cooking and turn handles inward.
How to choose it
Prioritize sturdy construction and a manageable capacity rather than buying a whole set you do not need.
Cleaning and storage
Wash food-contact surfaces with hot, soapy water between uses; rinse and dry. Check the material’s care instructions before choosing a dishwasher or abrasive cleaners.
Safe use
Use oven mitts to handle hot cookware. Turn handles inward on the stove and keep cloths away from flames.
Frequently asked questions
Which tasks is it useful for?
Use it to boil pasta and prepare soups and stews. A compatible insert also allows vegetables to be steamed.
How should it be cleaned after use?
Wash food-contact surfaces with hot, soapy water between uses; rinse and dry. Check the material’s care instructions before choosing a dishwasher or abrasive cleaners.
What precaution should I remember?
Use oven mitts to handle hot cookware. Turn handles inward on the stove and keep cloths away from flames.
Sources and review
Sources consulted for this utensil’s documented uses, care and characteristics.
- Safe Food Handling | FDA www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/safe-food-handling
- Essential Kitchen Equipment and Utensils www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-eating/cooking-skills/meal-planning/essential-kitche…
- Organize Your Space - Spend Smart Eat Smart spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu/cook/organize-your-space/
- Cleaning and hygiene — NSW Food Authority www.foodauthority.nsw.gov.au/consumer/food-safety-home/cleaning-and-hygiene
- Cleaning — Food Standards Scotland www.foodstandards.gov.scot/consumer-advice/food-safety/food-safety-in-the-kitchen/cleaning
