Cuisinart 7116-20 Chef's Classic 20-Centimeter Universal Steamer with Cover

by Cuisinart

Product Features

• 18/10 mirror finish exterior for professional classic look
• 18/10 stainless steel interior does not react with food or alter flavor
• Cool Grip handles riveted for strength and durability
• Cook on stovetop, in oven, or under broiler; drip-free rim tapered for clean and easy pouring
• Oven-safe to 550 degrees; freezer-safe for food storage; dishwasher-safe

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.4 x 8.6 x 5.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00008CM6L
• Item model number: 7116-20
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,546 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #49 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Steamers

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Inspired by the great French kitchens, Cuisinart began making professional cookware almost 30 years ago. Top quality construction joins the premium stainless exterior with solid aluminum encapsulated into the base, ensuring unsurpassed heat distribution. Bonded to a stainless steel interior, Chef's Classic Stainless offers the professional performance that lets you celebrate the fine art of cooking , with consistently delicious results. Stainless steel steamer turns 2-, 3- and 4-quart saucepans into steamers. Tight lids retain healthier vitamins and minerals.

Product Description

Endorsed by none other than the legendary French chef Paul Bocuse (the only restaurateur in the world to be awarded the prestigious Michelin 3 Stars for over 36 consecutive years), Cuisinart's Chef's Classic stainless cookware is high quality, yet affordable. Unlike many lines of cookware, this can go in the dishwasher for clean up, yet the aluminum core within the base provides even and efficient heating. Any cook would be happy to have this nicely crafted pan on hand for sauteing and frying. The stainless steel interior is non-reactive with food and it's also tough enough to withstand the use of metal utensils. Use this steamer for cooking veggies and seafood in a healthy no-fat way, one that is also great for retaining colors, flavors, and textures.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice and Roomy!, September 14, 2005

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R. Epstein "asanisimasa" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cuisinart 7116-20 Chef's Classic 20-Centimeter Universal Steamer with Cover (Kitchen)

This steamer fits perfectly on Cuisinart's 4 Qt saucepan. The lid seals in every bit of steam. I used to always have to add more water when steaming batches of corn-on-the-cob, but since no steam escapes here, I can make several batches non-stop. I also like the fact that the steamer is wide; that means that the food will cook evenly (instead of other steamers where the stuff at the bottom gets overcooked and the stuff at the very top gets undercooked). I've only used the steamer five or six times but so far, there's practically no sign of dullness or staining - maybe just a little sign of dullness, but I'm more interested in function than appearance. Washing it immediately will keep it stain-free. Overall, an incredible deal for $20.00!

26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect addition for the Chef's Classic, August 22, 2005

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A. Moorehead (Alameda, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cuisinart 7116-20 Chef's Classic 20-Centimeter Universal Steamer with Cover (Kitchen)

This steamer insert is the perfect addition for the Chef's Classic cookware. I love this line by Cuisinart - I bought the 10 piece set and was so happy with it that I have purchased 5 additional pieces to handle nearly all my cooking needs. This steamer insert has been getting lots of use in our house. We use it almost every night!

It fits the 3 and 4 quart sauce pans nicely and the lid fits well, not tight physically, but create a good seal like all the Chef's Classic line and does not leak steam! I have six different methods of steaming available to me in my kitchen (including a large counter top steamer), but this is the one I find myself using most often because it has such a large capacity and the cleanup is so easy. My counter top steamer has nearly the same capacity as the Cuisinart insert, but it has 3 parts that need to be washed PLUS the steamer base which cannot be submerged and is a bit of a hassle to clean. With the Cuisinart steamer and saucepan, it's as easy as if you had just boiled water - a couple of quick wipes, rinse and you're done!

I couldn't be happier!!

40 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars To fill in the missing information......, May 16, 2005

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Jolly Gourmand - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cuisinart 7116-20 Chef's Classic 20-Centimeter Universal Steamer with Cover (Kitchen)

This 20 'cm' steamer fits the 2 qt., 3 qt., and 4 qt. Chef's Classic pots. I don't have the 4 qt. yet so I can't say how this steamer would fit. It fits very nicely into the 3 qt. pot. (I cannot really imagine steaming anything in a 2 qt. pot.)

The lid to the steamer seems to slide around a bit. As a result, it is hard for me to picture it sealing 'tightly'. However, when I used it to steam frozen veggies, little of the steam escaped.

All-in-all, this is a niche item, expecially since a microwave oven does such an excellent job of steaming. I purchased this as a 'completer'. You may find the attractive price draws you to add this to your cookware collection as well.