Le Creuset Tri-Ply Stainless Steel 5-1/4-Quart Multi-Pot with Lid and 2 Inserts

This set is so absolutely beautiful. I had no idea it would be so fabulous. Each and every piece are of the highest quality I've ever seen. And I know Le Creuset products cook food to precision and the meals come out better than you ever expect. I bought this set for a gift for my sister, and I'm so pleased and glad and proud that I did. She loves cooking, and I so know she will get many years of joy utilizing these fantastic pieces. Really, I was blown away. Thank you Le Creuset producing and offering such exquisitely fine products, and thank you Amazon for having it in your stock and shipping it so securely and promptly. I'm a VERY happy - thrilled even - very blessed customer. Thank you.

Made in China, the description does not mention that and I had asked the question and received no answer. That being said, this is a very well made and weighty Pot. The inserts are a little thin and flex if pushed, but not during cooking. I am replacing 30 year old Calphalon and considered many brands. I think Le Creuset Stainless is the best of the Chinese made brands, not quite as good as some American or European made ones. Fit and finish are very good and after a couple months of use I am happy with my choice.

I have a back problem and wanted something that I could move from sink to stove and back without hurting myself. This weighs a ton by itself, let alone filled with water! I avoid making pasta to avoid using it.The directions say to heat water over medium heat. I use filtered water and can't run hot water through my filter. The first time I tried to use the pot, it took 45 minutes to heat enough water for 12 oz of pasta. After that I decided I could live with discoloration.I tried 3 times to use the steam vegetables, without success. The steamer insert has small holes in the bottom, none on the sides, and perches on top of the bottom pot. So little steam got through the tiny holes and so much escaped around the bottom of the insert that the veggies took 3 times as long to cook and those on the bottom of the insert were mushy and those at the top weren't done.

These look great and I am sure they do all they are supposed to in spreading heat out.Hoever, the handles heat up, requiring the constant use of over glove/cloth.A different design would be much more convenient.The inner lips and grooves make keeping these clean troublesome.

Perfect sized pot for making pasta. I’ve been looking for this pot my whole life!