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All-Clad D3 12-Quart Stock Pot vs Tramontina Signature 8 Quart Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Covered Stock Pot
Which should you buy? Our verdict on both, pulled from our full The Best Stockpots: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) comparison.
All-Clad's D3 is bonded tri-ply made in Pennsylvania, works on induction and is rated to 600°F, and the 12-quart size handles whole-chicken stock and big pasta nights. Tramontina's Signature 8-quart gives you tri-ply clad construction, induction compatibility and dishwasher-safe care for much less, in a size that suits most families.
All-Clad D3 12-Quart Stock Pot
Buy itBonded tri-ply, made in the USA, induction compatible and oven safe to 600°F, in a big 12-quart size.
- D3 bonded tri-ply with an aluminum core spreads heat up the walls, which helps when you brown meat before adding liquid.
- Works on any stovetop including induction and is oven and broiler safe to 600°F.
- All-Clad says it is made in the USA with global components in its Pennsylvania factory, with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
- Premium price for a pot that often just boils water.
- All-Clad lists it as handwash only.
- At 14.3 x 11.4 x 9.5 inches it takes up real storage space, and 12 quarts is more than a small household needs.
Tramontina Signature 8 Quart Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Covered Stock Pot
Buy itAn aluminum-core tri-ply 8-quart pot that works on induction, goes in the oven to 500°F and in the dishwasher.
- Tri-ply clad construction with an aluminum core between 18/10 stainless layers, the same basic build as pricier pots.
- Compatible with induction, gas, electric and ceramic glass cooktops, and oven-safe to 500°F.
- Dishwasher safe, NSF-certified and backed by a lifetime warranty.
- 8 quarts is tight for a whole-chicken stock or a big seafood boil.
- Tramontina does not list dimensions or country of origin for this pot.
- It was listed as backordered when we checked.
Side by side
| All-Clad D3 12-Quart Stock Pot | Tramontina Signature 8 Quart Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Covered Stock Pot | |
|---|---|---|
| Our verdict | Buy | Buy |
| Best for | Cooks who make big batches of stock, chili or seafood boils and want one pot built to last. | Most households that want a clad stockpot for soup, pasta and stock without paying flagship prices. |
| Price tier | $$$ · premium | $$ · mid-range |
The bottom line
Our overall pick is the All-Clad D3 12-Quart Stock Pot - Bonded tri-ply, made in the USA, induction compatible and oven safe to 600°F, in a big 12-quart size. Choose the Tramontina Signature 8 Quart Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Covered Stock Pot instead if most households that want a clad stockpot for soup, pasta and stock without paying flagship prices.
Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best Stockpots: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).