The Purposes of Pots and Pans For Cooking

Stock pots tend to range in the six- to eight-quart range. Used to make stock, boil a whole chicken, or boil a large quantity of water, you probably won't bust this pot out unless you're making stock or a massive quantity of chili for a party.

Farberware Classic Stainless Steel Eight-Quart Stockpot ($75), as pictured