Bayou Classic Stockpot FAQ's

Stockpots:

•How thick are your pots?

Bayou Classic makes some of the thickest pots available to consumers. The thickness of each pot varies depending on the size of the pot. For instance a 24 Qt. aluminum stockpot has a thickness of 1.1mm / 17 gauge, while a 120 Qt. stockpot has a thickness of 2.5mm / 10 gauge.

•How do I clean my pot?

When cleaning your pot use warm soapy water and a rag.

•Can I boil, steam, and fry with the same pot?

Yes, just clean the pot after each use.

•Do they all come with lids and baskets?

No, all aluminum and stainless steel boil/steam/fry pots and stockpots come with lids and baskets. We offer the 36, 44, 62, and 82 Qt. stainless steel pots without baskets, and the 1201 10Qt. deep fry pot does not come with a lid.

•What grade stainless are your pots?

All Bayou Classic stainless pots are 304-grade stainless steel.

•Which pots are for steaming and \ or boiling?

Both our stainless and aluminum pots 24qt. – 62qt. have a lip rolled inside the pot that holds the basket about 2” above the bottom of the pot for steaming. Steaming can be accomplished with larger pots by simply placing objects that will not melt, dissolve, or contaminate the water in the bottom of the pot. These objects should be at least 2” in height, and a minimum of 3 should place near the edges of the pot to support the basket.