All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
Our versatile multipot has gotten even better thanks to its redesigned perforated insert, which drains quickly and cleans up easily. Use the large pot with the insert in place for easy preparation of pasta, blanched vegetables, shellfish, boiled potatoes and corn on the cob. The included steaming basket fits inside the insert and is perfect for steaming vegetables, dim sum or fish. Use the pot on its own for canning or preparing larger batches of soups, stocks and stews. Thick aluminum base ensures fast, even heating. Perforated insert is designed to drain quickly and clean up easily. Includes stainless-steel steamer basket. Riveted stainless-steel handles. Stainless-steel construction for durability and ease of cleaning. Ideal for use on any cooktop, including induction. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
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9 of 12(75%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Review 1 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
Rustic20
,Boston
,MA
April 16, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:3 - 6 months
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Qualified Recommendation
April 16, 2013
Excellent kitchen tool however, not suitable for spaghetti (holes in pot are too large).
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Easy to Clean, Size, Versatile
Cons: basket holes too large for spaghetti
Review 2 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
Cken
,St Louis
,MO
January 2, 2013
Ability level:Professional
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Perfect lobsters
January 2, 2013
This is the first large stock pot we have owned that boiled water quickly and evenly. Previous pots had a thin bottom that did not perform.
The pots came to a robust boil and returned to the same level quickly after two New Years Eve lobsters were added.
Very impressive and we are very happy with this purchase
The pots came to a robust boil and returned to the same level quickly after two New Years Eve lobsters were added.
Very impressive and we are very happy with this purchase
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Color, Easy to Store, Size, Versatile, Design, Weight
Review 3 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
KAKCOOK
,Denville
December 30, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? No
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Just Ok...
December 30, 2012
Big, Hard to Clean...Can see the difference when compared to other All Clad products...
Cons: Difficult to Clean, High-Maintenance
Review 4 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
kmalewa
,Honolulu
,HI
December 25, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:Less than 1 week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Induction compatible after all!
December 25, 2012
Was looking for a 12 quart multi-pot with steamer...liked the perforations of the All-Clad...but saw so many reviews on this and other sites saying that the pot was not induction-ready. Happy to say that I took my magnet with me to the WS store, and was not disappointed...the floor model was induction compatible. This pot was way better quality with far more perforations than the cheaper versions found online and at other retailers. Took it home and used the steamer...worked to perfection. The induction problem is fixed.with the newer stock.
Pros: Durable, Quality, Size, Design, Weight
Review 5 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
Italiangirl129
,Haymarket
,VA
November 3, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Perfect addition!
November 3, 2012
The All-Clad Multipot with steamer basket is perfect to steam lobsters with! I cooked two at the same time and they came out perfect! Equally wonderful is I got the pot at a huge discount and free shipment. I have also used the perforated basket to cook pasta in it...at first, I was concerned I would use too much water but not a lot is needed to cook the noodles al dente. The only difficulty I have is storing it somewhere!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Versatile, Design, Weight
Cons: Difficult to Store
Review 6 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
oilcan
October 16, 2012
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Best Value!!!
October 16, 2012
Recently divorced, I left the house with only my clothes, a sleeping cot and a skillet. An ALL-CLAD skillet! (I’m no fool). I needed a multi-pot to braise beef, make soup and cook pasta and was worried this huge beast would be difficult to boil water on an electric stove. WRONG, gratefully! This pot boils FASTER (12-minutes) than my last 8-quart calpha-whatever. And the greater volume of water cooks pasta mucho better/faster.
All-Clad is THE benchmark! Everything else is a waste of money.
All-Clad is THE benchmark! Everything else is a waste of money.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Size, Versatile, Design
Review 7 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
mrwesco
,Barnesville
,GA
August 26, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Excellent product
August 26, 2012
My wife loves this multipurpose pot. A very well constructed heavy duty unit, steamer basket is a plus. Catching the product on sale at an attractive discount and free shipping makes the purchase even more enjoyable. Strongly recommend this 12qt multipot system.
As usual Williams-Sonoma is the place for quality products and outstanding customer service.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Color, Easy to Store, Size, Versatile, Shape, Design, Weight
Review 8 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
KarlS
,San Jose
,CA
May 16, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:3 - 6 months
Uses product:Never
Would You Recommend? No
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Does NOT work with inductive cooktops
May 16, 2012
Despite what the product description says, this pot does NOT work on an inductive cooktop. This is very disappointing since all my other All-Clad pots and pans work well.
Pros: Design
Cons: Quality
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AnnapolisCooker
Maryland
Posted June 9, 2012
Induction Friendly
I understand from various cooking website comments that some brands of induction cooktops are finicky about Le Creuset cookware and some All-Clad products. Viking induction cooktops are especially picky.
This specific product works perfectly well on our Miele induction cooktop.
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Review 9 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
CougarGirl
,Bellevue
,WA
February 26, 2012
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 5 years
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Making Stock and Soups
February 26, 2012
We use this pot for making soups, stews and stock. The insert is very helpful in making clear stocks because of the tiny holes in the basket. However, cleaning the basket is a time-consuming chore. Because of the design, tiny bits of meats, vegetables, and spices get lodged at the top and bottom of the screen, inside and out. It is extremely difficult to clean. It is made in China and not the All Clad quality we are used to in the d5 cookware which is fantastic and made in the USA!!!!!
Pros: Durable, Color, Easy to Store, Size, Versatile, Shape, Weight
Cons: Quality, Difficult to Clean, High-Maintenance
Review 10 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
MomCookedThis
,The Berkshires
,MA
February 6, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 5 years
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Exceptional for making Chicken/Beef Stock
February 6, 2012
I've had this pot for well over a year and use it at least once a week. PERFECT for making stock. I can throw everything into the steamer basket inside the pot, cook for hours, then pullout the steamer basket and I'm left with perfect stock in the pot. Sure, it is heavy but I love that...and I haven't had the problems others have apparently had with getting water to boil. Love it for family spaghetti dinners, steaming shellfish. It's a really versatile tool. Love it! The only con is that you need to clean the basket immediately or the mesh can be a pain to clean. Well worth the effort!!!
Pros: Durable, Quality, Easy to Store, Size, Versatile, Design
Cons: Difficult to Clean
Review 11 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
Barb26
January 11, 2012
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? No
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Water wont boil, really heavy and hard to clean
January 11, 2012
I'm so disappointed and maybe someone can make some suggestions. It takes well more than an hour for water to boil even when the pot is only half filled. It is too tall for me to comfortably pull the mesh out of the pot, and I'm of average height. The pot is really heavy. I've made potatoes and pasta and cleaning the mesh was a chore they both got stuck when draining .
Cons: Difficult to Use, Difficult to Clean, Weight, Size, water wont boil
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petitearmoire
Catawba, Ohio
Posted February 9, 2012
It's not the pot's fault
The problem is not the pot; it's your heat source. 12 quarts is a lot of liquid, and many stoves/cooktops simply do not ever get hot enough with this water volume. If you cook with electricity it will probably never get hot enough & you need a smaller pot. If you cook with gas, your burner needs to be a minimum of 14,000 BTU output to boil water in the 12 Qt. Multipot.. You might consider a stand alone induction burner - you can buy them for about $149 and up.
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Review 12 for All-Clad Perforated Multipot with Steamer Basket, 12-Qt.
FLGal1022
,Fl
December 28, 2011
Ability level:Novice
Has owned product for:Less than 1 week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Good pot but...
December 28, 2011
It takes a long time for the water to boil, it's heavy...I still love it though.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality
Cons: Weight, Difficult to Store
