Transparent Glass Cooking Pot

Glass Cooking Pot with Lid: Watch Everything Cook

With a regular pot you lift the lid every few minutes to check on things, and the second you look away the pasta water boils over. A clear glass cooking pot takes the guessing out of it. That's the whole point of clear cooking pots: you can see the bubbles start, watch noodles soften and catch milk before it rises, all without lifting the lid.

This one holds 1500 ml (about 1.6 quarts) and is made of food-grade, lead-free high-borosilicate glass, lid included. It has two glass side handles and a glass knob on top, and it looks nice enough to go straight from the stove to the table. You see your food the whole time, so nothing boils over or overcooks.

How much this glass pot with lid holds

That's the right size for soup for two or three, a pack of ramen, a few eggs, oatmeal, tea or mulled cider. It's not meant for a big family batch of chili.

A few honest notes on glass pots

Borosilicate glass handles heat much better than regular glass, which is why it's used for coffee carafes and lab glassware. But it still doesn't like sudden temperature changes. So:

• Start on low to medium heat and never heat it empty.
• On a gas stove, keep the flame under the base, not licking up the sides. The manufacturer lists it as suitable for gas ranges.
• Don't pour cold water into it while it's hot, and don't set it down hot on a wet counter.
• Let it come to room temperature before it goes from the fridge to the stove.
• It won't work on induction, since glass isn't magnetic.

The handles and knob get hot too, so grab an oven mitt. The stated temperature range is 0°F to 400°F.

Can you boil water in a glass pot?

Yes. This pot is made for the stovetop, so boiling water, pasta, eggs or noodles is exactly what it's for. Bring it up on medium heat rather than blasting it on high, and never let it boil dry. If you're shopping for glass pots for cooking, borosilicate glass like this is what to look for, because it handles heat far better than ordinary glass.

Why people like cooking in a clear pot

Glass doesn't react with tomato sauce or other acidic food, it doesn't hold on to smells, and there's no coating to wear off. It's also easy to tell when it's really clean, because you can see every spot. Wash it once it's cooled down, with a soft sponge rather than a metal scrubber.

If you like watching your food cook, or you just want a pretty pot for soups and tea, this one's a great pick. Add it to your cart, and browse more cookware in our kitchen gadgets and tools. You can also read what other customers think in the reviews below.