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The Cook's Companion: A step-by-step guide to cooking skills including original recipes

By Josceline Dimbleby

Published 1991

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This large, tall pot is relatively narrow to reduce evaporation of the liquid and to encourage flavours to be extracted from the ingredients. It is usually made of stainless steel. It needs 2 sturdy handles as the pot is heavy to lift when full.