stir it
Its really a matter of personal preference. The stainless steel stock pot looks elegant but is much more expensive and because it is not non-stick, it is quite difficult to clean. The non-stick stock pot on the other hand, is average looking, but is much less expensive than the stainless steel one, and is also much easier to clean because it is non-stick.
Any type of soup, stew, or stock-based liquid-type food can be cooked in a stock pot, as well as stored after cooking.
To use a steamer insert for a stock pot, fill the pot with water just below the level of the insert, place the insert inside the pot, and bring the water to a boil. Then, add the food to be steamed into the insert, cover the pot with a lid, and steam the food until it is cooked to your desired level of doneness.
The average size of a stock pot is about two quarts. However, sizes vary greatly! I have a two gallon stock pot!
Stir it occasionally or use a heavy (cast iron) pot. A heavy pot will heat more evenly so food will stick less.
A stock pot is simply a very large pot. It is commonly used to make large quantities of soup, stock and anything really.
No. The stock should be cooled as quickly as possible. The pot is not sterile. Commercial sterility would only be achieved through extreme heat or heating under pressure. The pot is also not hermetically sealed (like a can), which means that microorganisms can find their way into the pot.
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A 20 quart stock pot should be plenty for a group of four. Generally about 1-2 quarts of food per person per meal is more than enough.
You should look at whether the 12 qt stock pot comes with or without a lid. Many times the lids are not included and have to be purchased separately. Other things to think about include whether you want the stock pot to be stainless steel, which tends to be more expensive, or whether some other non-stick material would be sufficient.
A stock pot is a regular large pot used for soups, stews and other large quantity dishes. A crock pot is an electrical slow cooker.
Your Insta Pot may be displaying the "burn" message and ruining your food because the temperature inside the pot is too high, causing the food to burn and stick to the bottom. This can happen if there is not enough liquid in the pot or if the ingredients are too thick. Try adding more liquid or stirring the ingredients to prevent this issue.