Customer Reviews

Farberware Classic Stack 'N Steam 3-Quart Saucepot and Steamer

5 star:		(53)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

This has got to be the deal of the century, and not only that, these pans will last you almost that long! My mother has had a set for 35 years, and I've had mine for 5. Nearly indestructible, dishwasher safe, good performers on the stovetop, with stay-cool handles! They even look great after all those years!
Keep in mind that because they are mostly stainless steel, with an aluminum bottom, Farberware does not heat up quite as fast as, say, hard-anodized aluminum such as Calphalon, which gourmets prefer. Stainless steel is a poor heat conductor, while aluminum is good and copper is the best. On the plus side, you can't put Calphalon in the dishwasher and Calphalon does not have true stay-cool handles, like Farberware.
Anyway, how often do you buy a gift knowing that it will still be around 20, 30, 40 years from now? By the way, if the pot does have a problem, they come with a Lifetime Warranty.

Most of my cookware is Revere so my experience with Farberware is limited. With that in that mind I must say that this steamer fits a perfect niche in my collection. I hate hauling out my stock pots for pasta side dishes and my 2qt pots kept boiling over. This size is great and the roomy steamer instert will hold a medley of vegetables without a hitch. One problem though, my Revere handles have always stayed cool on my stove. I went to grab this pot and managed to burn both my hands. I have been spoiled by whatever Revere does with its handles so I just have to remember to use hot pads. The handles seem very durable and the pot itself is solid. If the handles stayed cool like my Revere Ware then this would have been a solid five stars.

This is another great Farberware product we purchased to help stock our son's first college apartment. He thought it was a pasta cooker, was a little disappointed (at first), that it was a 'small' steamer, what could you possibly cook in there ? Well, he is actually cooking/steaming fresh vegatables, and enjoying them. He has fallen in love with steamed potatoes!

The pot is actually small (3 quart) with about a 4 inch side, so it can also be used for servings of soup, pasta sause or that small batch of chilli. The steamer pot fits snuggly into the pot, with just the right size holes to allow the steam in, but not the product out. AND the lid fits tightly, allowing for a quick and fast steam cycle.

Overall, a great product, that is being used much more than originally thought that it would be used. Much more than just a vegatable steamer.

I've been using the same Farberware steamer day in and day out for about 14 years. I just bought one to prepare a second variety of veggies for the same meal and I like it. The overall quality seems better than my original; however, the only drawback is that the bottom half requires using both hands to carry and empty it as opposed to the original long handle version. It's obviously made to give a lifetime of use and given the price, it's an outstanding value.

We use this pot for steaming corn on the cob, and can easily fit three or four ears in the steaming basket. A little steam leaks out from between the basket and the pot. The bottom pot is a handy size for cooking spaghetti, although as someone else noted, you still need to use a collander to drain the water. We haven't had any problems with the handles, as someone else mentioned; I think that reviewer must have been referring to a different item. The Farberware Classic handles are oven safe to 350 degrees, if I remember correctly. It comes out of the dishwasher looking great. The pot bottom will scorch fairly easily when cooking certain foods, as it is uncoated.

This is a great size pot!! It fits nicely in my cluttered cabinet! The pot is light in weight, even with the steamer insert, but it is not flimsy and is well made. The handles stay cool and the lid seals on nicely. Great for steaming vegetables, preparing rice dishes and any other recipe where a larger pot & steamer would be inappropriate.

This little steamer is the most used pot in my kitchen.
REASONS I REACH FOR IT EVERYDAY:
A. NO HANDLE TO EXTEND OVER FRONT OF COOKTOP
B. NO HANDLE TO EXTEND OVER ANOTHER BURNER
C. HOLDS ENOUGH VEGETABLES FOR SIX
D. COMPACT TO STORE
E. EASE OF USE ENCOURAGES ME TO COOK "HEALTHY"

I have purchased 9 of these steamers and have encouraged friends to buy them. Total count of steamers in use by my friends is 27!! (and not a one of them would part with it)

It's described as "stainless steel", but brand new, the bottom had marks that looked like hard water stains. I managed to get them out with vinegar and water, but it has been picking up stains ever since, including fingerprints on the outside, which soap and water won't remove, more hard water stains, and heavy marks at the water line. The pot has always been hand washed and dried.

Worse, the plastic handles melt and bubble, giving off that nauseating burning plastic smell. As a steamer, one would think it would be designed to withstand high heat. One handle came loose after a few uses. It is easily screwed back on, but I think it's just more evidence of shoddy workmanship.

Overall this is a very cheap pot in feel and construction. Pot is made in China. Perhaps there are quality control issues, and I just got a bad one, though I am guessing the handles are the same on all of them.

I'm impressed with this. I would have given it a 4.5 stars if that was an option. It steams well. Here is something that I did that puts this baby up there with the big dogs (Calphalon etc..). In error, I forgot one time to put water in to steam some brocolli. I left this thing.. cooking for about 20 minutes before I realized my error. It did stain the bottom of the pan, but, no so that it causes any distaste upon future use. I've done this before (I'm sorry to say) with other pans, and they've been rendered useless garbage. So, hats off- and I'd recommend buying this. Oh, why not 5 stars? Just a 'tad' too small- I would like the steaming basket to be about an inch deeper.

My search for a steamer began when family members decided they wanted hot dogs prepared at home to be steamed rather than boiled or microwaved (the steaming method is used by many hot-dog vendors). Naively, I thought it would be a simple matter to locate a steamer. Instead I found many choices for electric steamers and a couple steamer inserts. The only authentic steamer I could locate is the Farberware Classic Steamer. I'm very pleased with the product and my only criticism is it would be nice if Farberware offered their Classic Steamer in at least one larger size. If you are looking for the genuine article, this is IT. Made me regret not purchasing Farberware earlier. Absolutely impeccable quality and pricing. It's like jewelry for your kitchen! I have found the bottom pan most helpful and I like having one product that is able to perform different functions. Please as other reviewers have stated just remember to lift the lid off away from you and turn off the burner before attempting to move the Steamer. I like to take the contents out of the steamer using tongs or spoons because that way the water can just cool and steam can vent, that way I avoid having to cope with the very hot water. You will like this unit and it is so classic I recognized Farberware cookware being used in the old tv show "Leave It To Beaver" -- when a company/product lasts this long there is definitely quality involved!