Dutch Ovens & Stockpots
For slow-cooked Sunday sauces, hearty stews, and perfect pasta. These are the pots that bring families together.
Premium Dutch Ovens & Stockpots from Stanley Tucci Cookware
The Stanley Tucci Cookware Dutch oven and stockpot collection represents the pinnacle of versatile, large-capacity cookware for home cooks who love to prepare hearty, family-style meals. The 6.5-quart Dutch oven is perfect for braising meats, making soups and stews, baking artisan bread, and preparing one-pot pasta dishes. The 8-quart stockpot with pasta insert is ideal for making stocks, cooking pasta for a crowd, preparing large batches of soup, and blanching vegetables.
Both pieces feature GreenPan's revolutionary Thermolon™ Infinite8 ceramic nonstick coating on the interior, providing superior food release and easy cleanup without harmful PFAS chemicals. The heavy-gauge aluminum construction with stainless steel base ensures even heat distribution and compatibility with all cooktops including induction. The tight-fitting tempered glass lids allow you to monitor cooking progress while retaining moisture and heat for optimal results.
Stanley Tucci's Italian heritage shines through in these essential pots designed for slow-cooking traditional recipes and bringing families together around the table. The Dutch oven excels at low-and-slow braising techniques that transform tough cuts of meat into tender, fall-apart perfection. The stockpot's included pasta insert makes cooking and draining pasta effortless, while the large capacity is perfect for making authentic Italian Sunday gravy or rich chicken stock from scratch.
6.5 Qt Dutch Oven - The Ultimate One-Pot Wonder
The Stanley Tucci 6.5-quart Dutch oven is the perfect size for families of 4-6 people. Its generous capacity and versatile design make it ideal for braising short ribs, beef stew, pot roast, chicken cacciatore, and other slow-cooked Italian classics. The tall sides and tight-fitting lid create a moist cooking environment perfect for transforming tough cuts of meat into tender, flavorful dishes.
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8 Qt Stockpot - Pasta Perfection & More
The Stanley Tucci 8-quart stockpot comes with a fitted pasta insert, making it the ultimate tool for pasta night. The large capacity is perfect for cooking pasta for 6-8 people, and the insert allows you to lift all the pasta out at once and drain it perfectly. Beyond pasta, this stockpot excels at making stocks, broths, large batches of soup, and blanching vegetables.
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Master Braising & Slow-Cooking Techniques
The Art of Braising
Braising is a classic Italian cooking technique that transforms tough, inexpensive cuts of meat into tender, flavorful masterpieces. The Stanley Tucci Dutch oven's heavy construction and tight-fitting lid create the perfect moist-heat environment for braising. Start by searing meat in the Dutch oven to develop a rich brown crust, remove the meat, build a flavorful base with aromatics, deglaze with wine, return the meat, add stock, cover, and let it gently simmer on the stovetop or in the oven until fork-tender.
Stanley's Braising Tips:
- Pat meat completely dry before searing for the best crust
- Don't crowd the pot - sear in batches if necessary
- Deglaze with wine to capture all the flavorful fond
- Liquid should come 1/3 to 1/2 way up the meat
- Low and slow is key - maintain a gentle simmer
Making Perfect Stock
Homemade stock is the foundation of Italian cooking, and the 8-quart stockpot makes it easy. Combine bones (roasted for deeper flavor), aromatic vegetables, herbs, and water, bring to a gentle simmer, and let it cook for hours to extract maximum flavor and gelatin. The large capacity allows you to make big batches that can be frozen in portions for future use. The ceramic nonstick interior makes cleanup effortless, even after hours of simmering.
Premium Features & Construction
Ceramic Nonstick Interior
Thermolon™ Infinite8 coating prevents sticking and makes cleanup effortless after long cooking
Tempered Glass Lid
Monitor cooking without lifting - retains heat and moisture while letting you check progress
Heavy-Gauge Construction
Thick aluminum walls distribute heat evenly for consistent braising and simmering
Induction Compatible Base
Stainless steel base works on all cooktops including modern induction ranges
Oven Safe to 600°F
Start on stovetop and finish in oven - perfect for braising and baking bread
Comfortable Handles
Riveted stainless steel handles provide secure grip even when wearing oven mitts