For holidays or big family dinners, this is the stockpot you will want to use. It holds 12-quarts and is big enough for stews, soups or chili. Use it to make your own chicken stock - there will be plenty of it left over for freezing and using later. Made of 18/10 stainless steel, the stockpot features two side handles, riveted for added durability, a tapered rim for drip-free pouring and a tight-fitting lid that seals in moisture and nutrients. Cuisinart Chef's Classic Stainless Cookware Collection was inspired by the kitchens of France and the chefs that train and work in them. The line features 18/10 stainless steel and pure aluminum encapsulated in the base for fast and even heating. This stockpot is unsurpassed at distributing heat quickly and spreading it evenly with no hot spots. The stainless steel cooking surface does not discolor, won't react with food or alter flavors.