I initially purchased this pot to boil meat, but I found it was better to make our pho broth in. The pot is much thicker than other pots and the handles are sturdy as well. The pot itself is extremely durable and holds well, no dents so far. Because this pot is much taller than others, we use it on a floor burner and it makes it easier accessible to our shorter cooks! This pot is essential for restaurants!











We have a good handful of the Heavy Weight Aluminum stock pots for our kitchen and they hold up very well compared to other thinner alternatives. We were going to use this 160 QT size to cook our Pho broth but it was just too big for us. The height was too difficult for our shorter cooks to reach when set on top of a floor burner. With thinner wall aluminum, high temperatures can warp the bottom of the pot and they also dent a lot easier when cleaning them or transporting them. These pots have not had any of those issues. These pots are pretty heavy because of the thickness and need 2 people to carry safely when filled. The one thing that is difficult is keeping the inside surface clean looking. I think inherently aluminum will discolor when used and must be scratched to get fresh clean color back. Be sure to follow the instructions on how to season these before using.