This 40 qt Quart stainless steel stock pot is perfect for those big needs. The body of this pot is thick walled and have a rolled lip around the top for strength. The heavy duty handles each have 4 rivets to secure them. The lid is tight fitting and recessed for a really good seal and the steamer rack stands 2.75". The tight fitting lids allow for even cooking without heat loss. This pot is great for tamales， chili， soups， boils， crab， lobster， other seafood， or canning. The steamer insert makes this stockpot very versatile for your large cooking needs. It is also great for brewing beer or other distilling.