Cooking with 8 Quart Cookware

Preparing different types of meals keeps cooking--and dining--interesting. Rely on 8 quart cookware to make larger meals, favorites that absolutely require leftovers or a big batch to take to a party, potlatch or other event. This size is often considered a smaller stock pot, but can be used for a variety of purposes from soups to pasta to boiling or steaming. It's also a standard size for some pressure cookers or instant pots. Take a look at the high-quality options for 8 quart cookware available now at Williams Sonoma and see what you can start cooking soon.

What Is 8 Quart Cookware Used For?

There are so many ways to use 8 quart cookware in your home. This is one of the essential cookware sizes to stock in your home.

• Use an 8 quart pot for making a quick batch of chili or other soups. Start a base by making broth with vegetable ends and extras or roasted bones directly in the pot and strain out the veggies or bones when ready.
• Make grains like rice, quinoa or barley in the pot using water or broth. This is a slightly larger pot than usual for cooking grains, so it's perfect if you love the convenience of a meal prep day or if you're having company.
• Boil or steam with an 8 quart pot by either placing vegetables in the boiling water until slightly softened or by placing them in a steamer basket over the boiling water, so that the steam cooks them.

Types of Cookware for You

Check out the different types of 8 quart cookware to figure out which is best for your lifestyle. While the basic pot is a must-have for many homes, you may find that you get a lot of use out of other cookware devices or gadgets.

• A slow cooker can make hearty meals simple to prepare and serve. Toss ingredients in the cooker and let the machine do the work while you run errands, go to work or handle other household tasks.
• A programmable pressure cooker speeds up the time it takes to enjoy full-flavored dishes, like seasoned rice, vegetable stews or other meals your family loves.
• You may find that cast iron cookware blends the benefits of many other types of cookware. An 8-quart cast iron pot is a substantial piece that you can use from oven to stovetop to table.

Explore all you can with 8 quart cookware to enhance your cooking, enjoy different kinds of meals and serve family and loved ones delicious, memorable dishes.