As a cooking pot versatile for indoor or outdoor use, this one can't be beat.
Although primarily intended for deep frying fish, fritters, or doughnuts, it includes a thermometer to test the oil temperature.
The stainless-steel pot, with a removable perforated stainless-steel basket, can also be used to steam vegetables, simmer soups and stews, and boil corn on the cob, shrimp, and even homemade bagels.
The basket's handle comes with three screws and nuts for easy attachment, and a notch in the lid allows the handle to protrude during cooking.
Two loop handles are affixed to the pot, while a D-ring handle on the lid provides easy grasping with a utensil or mitt.
Broad rather than tall, the pot measures 13 by 5 inches; the basket is slightly smaller.
The thermometer, made of stainless steel with a five-inch shaft, pot clip, and 1-3/4-inch dial, allows the cook to monitor the oil temperature.
A red zone is clearly marked for danger should the oil exceed 450 degrees F, at which point the heat source should be turned off immediately.
Both Celsius and Fahrenheit are shown.
This pot cooks indoors on a stove or outdoors with a Bayou Classic single-burner stove.
For best results, wash by hand.
