De Buyer Cooking Pot Prim'Appety - Stainless Steel - ø 24 cm / 4 Litres - without lid
With a 4-liter capacity, you can make soup or stew for the whole family
Two sturdy handles: even when full, you can safely lift it off the heat
The 3-layer base distributes heat evenly, so nothing burns
Four litres of pure cooking power - that's what the De Buyer Cooking Pot Prim'Appety offers you. Whether you're simmering a rich tomato soup for a rainy Sunday, preparing a stew that brings the whole neighbourhood together, or boiling a mountain of pasta for the entire family: this pot does it all. No fuss, no burning, no wobbly handles. Just cooking as it should be.
Why this pot deserves a permanent place in your kitchen
- Space for the real work - With a 4-litre capacity and a diameter of 24 cm, you can effortlessly prepare meals for four people or more. From a hearty minestrone to a classic bouillabaisse.
- Even heat distribution - The 3-layer sandwich base ensures that heat spreads evenly across the entire base. No hotspots, no burning in the middle while the edges remain lukewarm.
- Safe lifting, even when full - The two sturdy stainless steel handles are securely attached and provide you with the grip you need. Whether full of water, a heavy stew, or steaming soup: you can safely lift it off the heat.
- Suitable for all heat sources - Induction, gas, ceramic, halogen, or electric - this pot adapts to your kitchen, not the other way around.
- Oven safe and dishwasher-safe - Started on the stove and finished in the oven? No problem. And after the meal, it simply goes in the dishwasher.
- Made in France - De Buyer has been producing knives and pans in the Vosges since 1830. That's not just marketing - you can taste it in the quality.
The 3-layer base: the secret weapon
Many pots promise even heat distribution, but the Prim'Appety delivers it. The sandwich base consists of three layers: an aluminium core between two layers of stainless steel (AISI 304). Aluminium conducts heat quickly and evenly, while the stainless steel ensures durability and a beautiful, neutral cooking surface. The result? You don't have to stir constantly to prevent burning. The pot does its job, and you enjoy cooking.
Imagine: a slowly simmering stew on a free Saturday morning. The aromas wafting through the kitchen. You only need to stir occasionally. That's what a good base does for you - it transforms cooking from a chore into a pleasure.
Stainless Steel: timeless, strong, and no-nonsense
No non-stick coating that starts to peel after a year. No worries about scratches from a metal spoon. Stainless steel is honest material: it simply does its job, year after year, without fuss. The Prim'Appety has no coatings and is completely PFAS-free - good for you, good for the environment. Acidic foods, salty water, prolonged cooking: this stainless steel doesn't mind.
The silver surface is also easy to keep clean. Just wash it, put it in the dishwasher, or rinse it off - and it looks as good as new. Quality doesn't have to be a maintenance hassle.
For induction, and everything after
Do you have an induction hob? Then you know how picky induction can be when it comes to pots. Good news: the Prim'Appety works perfectly on induction, thanks to the magnetic layered base. But it's just as at home on gas, electric, halogen, or ceramic. Moving soon, or want to take the pot to the holiday home? No problem.
And don't forget the oven. Sometimes you want to sear or reduce a dish on the stove, then let it cook in the oven. With the Prim'Appety, that's easy - the pot is fully oven safe.
💡 Cookinglife Tip: Make the tastiest Italian ribollita or Provençal daube by first starting your stew on induction and then sliding the whole pot into the oven at 160 °C. The heat envelops the pot from all sides and gives your dish that deep, rounded flavour you expect from a restaurant - but in your kitchen.
Built to last
De Buyer is a French brand that takes quality seriously. Not the kind of quality that looks good on the packaging, but the quality you feel when you hold the pot - the weight, the balance, the way the handles are positioned. Weighing 1,320 grams, the Prim'Appety is sturdy enough to inspire confidence, but not so heavy that you can't easily lift it off the heat.
This is a pot you'll still be using in ten years. One that will be taken to a new home, one that you might even pass down. That's what we at Cookinglife mean when we talk about quality: not expensive for the sake of being expensive, but smart choices so you can enjoy it for a long time.
Specifications
- Collection: Prim'Appety
- Type: Cooking pot
- Diameter: 24 cm (base: 23.5 cm)
- Height: 13 cm
- Total length (including handles): 32.5 cm
- Capacity: 4 litres
- Weight: 1,320 grams
- Material: Stainless Steel (AISI 304), 3-layer sandwich base
- Non-stick coating: No
- PFAS-free: Yes
- Colour: Silver
- Heat sources: Gas, electric, halogen, ceramic, induction
- Oven safe: Yes
- Dishwasher-safe: Yes
- Shape: Round
- Country of origin: France
In the package
- De Buyer Cooking Pot Prim'Appety - ø 24 cm (lid not included)
If you're looking for a reliable, versatile cooking pot that proves itself year after year - then the De Buyer Prim'Appety is your answer. Add it to your kitchen and notice the difference at your first meal.
