8 Qt Pot Vs. 12 Qt Pot: Which Size Is Best?

It was on the quicker end in our boil tests, but what our pros really liked is that it was the lightest weight pot in our tests. We tested seven highly rated stock potsall with a capacity of eight quarts, which we think is the perfect size (more on that later)to find the very best model on the market. Here's what you need to know about the differences between the most common sizes6, 8, and 12 qtso you can decide which one best suits your needs. I've considered going with a 12 qt version. But the 8 qt takes up a bit less space on the pot rack shelf, it's big enough to make a solid 3 qt batch of stock (which is as much as i make at a.