Special Notice:
The manufacturer has changed the style of the lid on this item. They are in the process of changing over to the new style lid which will be flat instead of dome shaped and will not be vented. In order to keep our prices as low as possible, we ship these items directly from the manufacturer to our customers.
Please be advised that they are in the process of switching from the old style lid to the new style lid as their inventory is depleted and we have no way of knowing which style lid you will receive with your pot. This change in lids is so new that the manufacturer has not supplied us with current photos showing the new lid design. We apologize for this inconvenience.
So please be forewarned that you could very well receive the new flat, non-vented lid with your order as opposed to what you see in the photo and description shown above.
Divine Mercantile LLC

This Bayou Classic 24 Quart Stainless Steel Stockpot includes the pictured stainless steel pot and stainless steel lid. The 24 quart stainless steel pot excludes the stainless steel basket for those who will not be using this pot for boiling or steaming.  The steaming rim on the top of the pot is there just in case you decide to purchase a stainless steel basket in the future. This stainless steel stockpot with vented lid is great to use on a outdoor propane burner and it's made of a heavy gauge stainless steel. . . definitely made to last.  Bayou Classic stockpots are the perfect addition to any cooking environment, whether you are looking for a lobster stockpot, crab stockpot or crawfish stockpot.  This line of commercial strength stockpots features vented lids and heavy duty riveted handles.

Whether it's boiling soups, stews or gumbos this Bayou Classic stockpot is perfect for the beginner to intermediate Cajun cooks.  This pot measures approximately 12.5" diameter x 11.75" high and weighs approximately 7 lbs.