When you purchase the 34 quart aluminum stock pot by Bayou Classic, you get an all-in-one steam stock pot, boil stock pot and fry stock pot. This 34 quart aluminum stock pot features a ring a few inches from the top of the 34 quart stock pot. Your 34 quart aluminum stock pot basket hangs from this ring, raising your aluminum stock pot basket three inches from the bottom. This added bonus makes this 34 quart aluminum stock pot basket perfect for steaming. This 34 quart aluminum stock pot is the perfect size for use on outdoor propane burners, yet it is small enough for use on a stove top. It really doesnt take much to boil three inches of water for enough steam for those lobsters and veggies!! The 34 quart aluminum stock pot measures 16.75 inches in diameter by 11.5 inches high. The aluminum stock pot also includes a vented lid to reduce boil overs.