Cuisinart 719-18P Chef's Classic Stainless 2-Quart Saucepan with Cover,Silver

If you only have one pot in addition to your frypan and roaster, I'd recommend this 2-quart one or the equivalent 3-quart model. This one sits on the back of my stove all the time -- gets used, washed (easily!!) and put back there frequently. Heats well, cleans nicely, and strains astonishingly well with the multiple use glass lid (good for draining off boiled eggs, pasta, reheatable packages of previously prepared food, etc.). Keeping a little moisture in your food or stirring regularly (or both) makes the pot almost wipe-out clean. If you ever get food stuck on the inside, just soak in the sink for 10-15 minutes in soapy water (cold for starchy foods like oatmeal, hot for anything else) and watch the stuck-on food slip off under the faucet afterwards (avoid the dishwasher, though, if you'd mind if the mirror finish starts to wear down a bit...). This is the most used pot in my whole house and has been for almost 20 years. Love it and give it as gifts to others, too.

Completely love this wonderful pan. I use it much more than I thought I would. Beautifully made and very useful. Highly recommended! UPDATE years later in 2025--well, I left the first pot I reviewed (bought 2016) on the stove and burned the heck out of some food, ruined the pot, and had to throw it away. I waited for YEARS to replace it because it's so expensive and I already owned other (cheaper) pots of course and could get by. But I always had it in the back of my mind that I might buy another one of these someday. I recently got a windfall and decided to splurge on some little thing, and I bought another one of these. I'm glad I did. It's a BEAUTIFUL pot and very handy, just the right size for a lot of things, and the lid has two different size strainers built-in which is nice. Really the right decision to buy a second one. I'm babying this one, and being more careful how I handle it. I now have five top-quality pots and pans for cooking, two different brands but all high-quality stainless that ought to last forever (if I don't ruin them by negligence). Again, highly recommended. A satisfying possession that I admire every time I use it or clean it. And by the way, when you burn something on stainless and think the pan is ruined, try 1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 water, boil for 15 minutes, then add three heaping tablespoons of baking soda and boil another ten minutes. Scour with a sponge. You don't need to use anything sharp or harsh that would scratch the pan. You'll see progress. You might have to do it a second time, but be patient. Finish off with Bar Keeper's Friend powder (the powder works much better than the liquid cleanser). You can bring almost any stainless pot back again even if you think it's ruined. Wish I knew that years ago.

Great 2 quart sauce pan with a glass strainer lid. Nice heavy thick bottom for even heat distribution. Great for 2 people meals or side dishes. I cook 8 ounces of pasta all the time with this pan. Cuisinart also makes a 3 quart version that cooks 16 ounces of pasta for a family meal.

This is a very nice 2 qt. pot and lid. However, one of the reasons I chose the Cuisinart was because it said in the product details that it was made in the USA...It is not. The box clearly says Made in China.

I picked this pot out along with Cuisinart MCP22-20 MultiClad Pro Stainless 8-Inch Open Skillet and Cuisinart 725-30D Chef's Classic Stainless 12-Inch Everyday Pan with Dome Cover and they comprise my entire stovetop cookware collection. I chose stainless particularly because I wanted to avoid nonstick chemicals and Cuisinart because I was familiar with the brand. I could not have been more pleased with this product. I use it primarily as a tea kettle to heat water for tea and instant coffee and as a vegetable steamer to cook individual portions of frozen vegetables. After steaming the veggies the strainer lid is perfect for draining water out without having to use a collander or cock the lid at a funny angle. I haven't used it for pasta since I always cook my pasta directly into my skillet meal (which is what the eveyday pan is so great for.) It was difficult to find a good medium sized pan with a clear lid, at a good price, and from a company that I can trust, and I took several days to research, compare, and settle on this pan (and the other two.) Because it is stainless it's not as easy to cook with as other types of cookware and requires a bit more finesse. It heats very quickly and will maintain a high heat with a relatively low flame, so it's easy to burn stuff if you're not used to it. It will also begin to discolor with use but can be cleaned up. It can go in the dishwasher but I prefer to hand wash to prolong its life. Overall, I am very happy with my purchase.

I've had one for 10 years and love it. Also have the 3 Qt. version. They wear well and remain very functional. Bought this one for my son. Great value for the price.

Perfect 2 Quart pour pan, cleans up beautifully in the dishwasher.

I have a whole set of these saucepans, and love them! I have other stainless stockpots from varying manufacturers, one is almost 20 years old and I've learned a few tips about keeping stainless cookware looking good: 1. Don't put it in the dishwasher. Hand washing and drying doesn't take that long, and is so worth it. 2. After drying, wipe the interior with a little oil. I use a dab of coconut oil on a paper towel, but any oil will do. This will not only shine up the interior, but will clean off any remaining residue AND over time will make the pot much easier to clean. It won't be exactly "non-stick", but after a few uses - wiping down with oil after each use - you'll notice a difference. 3. Use lower heat than you probably are used to. These suckers conduct heat VERY well, and it's easy to burn things. Also, if using a gas stove and the flame is too high, it will discolor the finish on the outside of the pot. That won't affect performance, but it won't look so pretty. 4. If food is burned on, put enough water in the pot to cover the burned on food and put it back on the stove, bring to a low boil and then let it cool. That should loosen the burned food. I let my old stockpot burn dry once, and I had to repeat this a few times, and soak it a few times with detergent, and use some stainless sink cleaner, but did eventually get it clean. Use lower heat and watch the pan!

Gran producto Calienta muy rápido y tiene buena capacidad (2L)

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Tiene muy buena calidad el material, se siente pesado, tiene acabado espejo, ademas en la orilla de la tapa cuenta con unos agujeros de un lado pequeños y del otro un poco mas grandes, estos ayudan a poder escurrir el agua como tipo coladera, lo ocupe y todo bien.

Good quality

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