This stockpot is the perfect addition to any cooking environment ? indoors or outdoors! Made of commercial strength aluminum, this pot features a vented lid, heavy duty riveted handles, & a perforated aluminum basket. Use the basket for deep frying chicken, fish or hushpuppies; Boiling seafood, clams & vegetables. Uses without the basket include Boiling soups, stews, gumbo, jambalaya, & low Country boil.