Tall straight sides and large capacity make enamel on steel Stockpots ideal for soups, stocks, cooking pasta and boiling seafood. Available in a range of convenient sizes, enamel on steel stockpots deliver our fastest-heating performance of premium carbon steel glazed in our beautiful palette of colors. Lightweight and durable, carbon steel rapidly brings water to a boil to speed up prep and cooking and retains heat to keep food and liquids warm. The easy to clean colorful porcelain enamel coating is non-reactive and resistant to stains and flavors, making enamel on steel stockpots ideal for everyday use.Features Crafted from responsive and lightweight carbon steel to quickly bring water to a boil; Excellent heat retention to keep food and liquids warm; Vibrant porcelain enamel is non-reactive, nonporous, and resists stains, rust, scratches and flavor absorption; Stainless steel rim around the top edge prevents chipping and cracking; Heat-resistant knobs stay cool to the touch for safe, secure handling; Compatible with all cooktops; Hand wash with warm soapy water; Not suitable for use in the oven or microwave, or on an unregulated heat source such as a barbecue, grill, open fire, wood burner or pizza oven.; Six quart stockpot: Actual capacity may vary by up to 10%, but the stockpot should be suitable for all recipes requiring a six quart stockpot.Eight quart stockpot: Actual capacity may vary by up to 10%, but the stockpot should be suitable for all recipes requiring an eight quart stockpot.