Norpro Large No Post Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer

by Norpro

• Expands from 7 inches/18cm to 10 inches/25.5cm
• Made of heavy-duty stainless steel with a three-pronged base
• No center post means extra room for more food, easier scooping
• Two side-handle loops for lifting
• Hand washing recommended

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 5 x 1 x 8.5 inches ; 4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00004UE8F
• Item model number: 177
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (55 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,583 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #44 in Kitchen & Dining > Cookware > Steamers

Product Description

Amazon.com

It's less what it includes than what it lacks that makes this Norpro vegetable steamer a cut above your average steamer insert. Without a bothersome center post, there is plenty of unobstructed room to steam entire heads of broccoli or cauliflower or full-length cobs of corn--and finished vegetables are easier to remove with a spoon or a spatula as denser veggies keep steaming. No need to slice carrots or pole beans beforehand--just plop them whole into the basket, which expands from 7 to 10 inches, depending on the size of the pot you set it in.

The three-pronged base provides stability equal to models with center posts, but instead of one central handle there are two ring-style side handles. This is another improvement, as you don't need to reach into the middle of the steaming-hot food to remove the basket, and using the side handles supports the basket's shape rather than allowing its "petals" to pop open flat upon lifting. The heavy-duty waffled segments hold tightly together during use and fold inward for compact storage. --Carol Gnojewski

Product Description

The three pronged base provides stability equal to those with center posts, so instead of one central handle there are two ring style side handles. The side handles supports the basket's shape, rather than allowing it to open flat upon lifting. Capacity for more to steam. Segments fold inward for compact storage

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 53 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Little Too Big -- But Great Quality April 10, 2001

By Kevin Barrack VINE™ VOICE

Amazon Verified Purchase

This steamer insert is too large to use in smaller pots, so be sure to measure and make sure your pot is at least 7" wide on the inside. The feet won't scratch your pot, and removing the cooked vegetables is much easier without the center post common to cheaper steamers. With this one, I can just use a large spoon to scoop out the items, or if I want I can hoist the entire steamer out of the pan by grabbing the rings on the sides, but that's pretty tricky when it's fully of steaming veggies.

31 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple to use with great results. March 14, 2002

By "sneetch56"

I love this little gizzmo and I have had mine for years. I have tried other steamers but this one is simple to use and it adjust to any size pan (with in reason that is). All my friends now have one especially after they figured out what it was for. By the way it is real easy to clean and it stores away easily. And if your trying to save money, it costs very little. Get one. You will love it.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Slightly larger than expected April 19, 2007

By Terri

Amazon Verified Purchase

The bottom of this steamer has an rim or lip that makes it the tiniest bit too large. I had another brand of steamer for years but it finally broke and I purchased this to replace it. This steamer is the slightest bit too large (becaue of that rim) to fit comfortably in either of the Revere pots I used the old steamer in. I can get it in the larger pot by tipping it but it is tight.