This Bayou Classic all purpose stockpot is the perfect addition to any outdoor cooking environment. Made of commercial strength aluminum, it features a vented lid, heavy duty riveted handles and a perforated aluminum basket. The steam boil fry pot has an indentation that raises the basket 1.75 inch. Above the bottom for steaming or boiling. Use the basket for deep frying chicken, fish or hushpuppies, steaming or boiling crawfish, seafood, clams and vegetables. Use without the basket to boil soups, stews, gumbo, jambalaya and chili.