Made In 12-Qt vs Cook N Home 12-Qt
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jul 2025). How we score
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From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
One of America's Test Kitchen's two co-winning stockpots, with full marks for performance, ease of use and durability (the Made In scored 2.5 of 3 for ease of use). "Its single-ply stainless-steel construction made it light and maneuverable. And we liked its comfortable looped handles, which made it easy to carry and pour from." It has a glass lid and a disk bottom rather than full cladding.
| Criterion | Made In 12-Qt | Cook N Home 12-Qt |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 3/3 | 3/3 |
| Ease of use | 2.5/3 | 3/3 |
| Durability | 3/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Stockpots (updated July 7, 2025)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Made In 12-Qt | Cook N Home 12-Qt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $69.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Construction | Five-ply stainless steel and aluminum (America's Test Kitchen) | Stainless steel with aluminum disk bottom, glass lid (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Weight | 5 lb 10 oz without lid (America's Test Kitchen) | 4 lb 1.25 oz without lid (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Induction compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Made in | Italy | — |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Stockpots (updated July 7, 2025), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
