Complimenting a true outdoorsman's personality, this pot is durable, reliable, and versatile. The indentation raises the basket above the bottom for steaming or boiling. Use the basket to deep fry chicken, fish or hushpuppies and to steam or boil seafood, clams and vegetables. Use without basket to boil soups, stews, gumbo, jambalaya, and low country boil. These items comes with welded handles. Bayou Classic 36-quart stainless-steel stock pot is the perfect addition to any cooking environment, commercial or home useThe stock pot is made of high gauge, restaurant-quality stainless steel; 0.8mm, 20 gaugeIncludes a stainless steel 36-quart stock pot, 36-quart stock pot basket, and lidStock pot has an indention that holds the stock pot basket 3 inches off the bottom for steamingMeasures 13-1/2 by 15 inches | Bayou Classic ® 36-Stainless Stockpot