This multitasking 8-quart pot comes with a perforated insert that makes it fast and easy to cook and drain everything from pasta and blanched vegetables to boiled shellfish, potatoes and corn on the cob. Use the stockpot on its own to simmer family-sized batches of soup, stock or chili. Great for busy cooks, this stainless-steel multipot has an aluminum-core base for fast, even heating. Designed and developed by Williams Sonoma, and exclusively ours. Perforated insert drains foods quickly. Thick aluminum-core base conducts heat quickly & evenly. Nonreactive stainless-steel cooking surface resists sticking. Riveted stainless-steel handles are designed for comfort & durability. Ideal for all types of cooktops, including induction.