Mauviel M'Cook 5221.20 8 Inch Steamer Insert, Cast Stainless Steel Handle

great construction
I bought this steamer to interface with my Mauviel M'Cook 5210.21 3.7 Quart Saucepan with Lid, Cast Stainless Steel Handle. Though sold separately, they are clearly built to go together. The steamer fits perfectly into the saucepan. The seal is air-tight and is the result of precision engineering on the part of Mauviel.

Other than the quality and construction, this is a great tool for steaming vegetables on your stove. You simply add some water to the saucepan and then boil it with the steamer insert on top. The lid from the saucepan fits beautifully on the steamer (again, as if they were built for each other).

Unlike an All-Clad steamer set that I bought and returned, the quality of this steamer insert is equal to the actual Mauviel pots and pans that go with it. It is made in France, side-by-side with the other pieces. For some reason All-Clad feels compelled to lower the quality of...


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Cook N Home NC-00256 11-Quart Stainless-Steel Juicer Steamer

Hints for making the most of your steam juicer
I cannot speak to the quality of this juicer, as the one I own is quite old. What I want to do is give you an idea of how versatile and easy to use a steam juicer is. Stainless steel is a definite plus, as you will be working with acid juices that will react with aluminum. This is a tall piece of equipment, probably too tall for a stovetop that has a microwave or other upper oven over it, so be sure to measure your headroom, including allowing space to remove the lid safely. I have no experience using one on a ceramic cooktop, so cannot advise about that.

For making your own bottled juice to store, this is by far the easiest and fastest and best method.

You can use the pulp left behind to make fruit leather, and somewhat inferior jam (it will be denser than when using fresh fruit, but still not bad). Or you can put it into your compost, and make the wasps very happy drunks.

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Great steam juicer
This juicer works great! I first used it on cherries and it made wonderful tasting juice. I filled the fruit basket full of cherries and got 4 quarts of juice. Now I am juicing apricots and the juice is also great. I am excited to try other fruits as well.
The juicer seems to be built well and I think it will last for a long time. This juicer also came with an extra hose. The only bad comment I have is about the instruction manual, it is only one page and does not have good instructions. For the most part instructions are not needed but it would be nice to know about how much juice can be extracted from each fruit.
I would absolutely recommend this product.
A Little disappointed.
The juicer is very pretty and impressive when it is opened. Cleaning is nearly a breeze however if you have used a steamer as much as our family has you know that the steam must stay in the steamer to work effectively and not escape out of the lid. Seems as we used it the lid became looser and the steam came out of the juicer and did not do an efficient job of extracting the juice from the berries. Sure steamed the bottom of our microwave and now it is cleaner. If the lid fit tighter or I believe weighed more the steam would be less likely to escape. Funny, we have been looking at a stainless for several years to replace the old baked enamel one that the bottom has become so thin from many years of use. The old one may have been heck to clean but in 35 years of heavy use we never had this problem. Guess now we will have to figure out a way to add a little weight to the top to seal it off better. Shucks! Little tidbit. If you have always worried that you may run out of water...
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Norpro KRONA Stainless Steel Steamer Juicer

Time to Juice!
Last year (2008) our little planting of grapes finally started producing. We borrowed a steam juicer and were able to can about 42 quarts of grape juice (along with eating a bunch and selling some). The juicer was so nice that we decided to purchase our own. This Norpro Juicer Steamer has many of the features we were looking for. Stainless steel. Good capacity. We also liked this unit because of the glass lid which allows you to know how the process is going without opening it up (one thing we didn't like with the steamer we borrowed last year). I also noticed that the handles are designed to remain cooler than the other unit - another good feature of this steamer.
Norpro KRONA Juicer Steamer
I was already familiar with juicer-steamers when I went looking for my own. This one is easy to clean and care for being stainless. The larger pan at the bottom means less chance of cooking off all the water. The glass lid makes it easy to check your progress on the fruit. The only downside is that the hose connection is mounted higher on this juicer than other models. It will retain a little more than a quart of juice below the hose which just means that you have tip it to get all the juice out after each batch. Not a big deal, but the first time you use it you think you aren't getting very much juice. I rate it a 4 only due to the hose positioning. Great product.
Steamer Juicer Really Works!
I was a bit skepitcal about the Norpro s/s steamer juicer and its price but read through the reviews and found them so favorable, I decided to give it a try. Specifically, I was looking for an easier method to extract juice from fruits and veggies for wine making, and I can say without a doubt, it's the best! It is heavy-duty; the top part held 4 gallon bags of currants and the bottom held 8 quarts of water. You do need to watch the pot so it doesn't dry out, but I had all the juice before I ran out of water. It's easy to clean and the glass lid allows you to look at the fruit as it's releasing its juices without lifting the lid. It was a bit pricey but excellent quality; it was worth every penny! And such a time saver. Thanks!
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All-Clad E8979064AMZ 2-Tier Stainless Steel Steamer with Locking Tongs Set, 5.3-Quart Cookware, Silver

Made in China
I was going to buy this, during the gold-box deal, but went to another web site selling it for $140 not on sale and found it was made in China and that the bottom is aluminum.
After a few of the comments I received I went to All Clad and they told me if I was concerned about it being made in the USA then buy the D5 line, haven't looked at that yet as I was just looking at gold box this morning. They told me they monitor the products made in China if that makes any one feel better.
All Clad Quality
This steamer is a real hit with my wife who loves steamed veggies.. Flawless design and finish is the hallmark of All Clad and this steamer is no exception.
My self Steam
Owning the D5 Set of pots and pans gives me an appreciation that this set isn't as well built so I took off a star given that the prices is still steep for the All Clad name. The set is I'm sure going to last me and performs well. I just don't see the quality I see in the other products I own from All Clad, but understand I could have shelled out more and got a D5 equivalent. I didn't. I'm displeased as well that this is not USA made. Foreign import and the workmanship shows it. However, it goes to the price I paid.
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Cook N Home 9-1/2-Quart Stainless-Steel Juicer Steamer

Cook N Home Steamer Juicer
This is the greatest juicer I have ever used! I juice elderberries every year to make concentrate for the flu and cold season. These little berries are very hard to juice, and with the hanging time involved (usually over night) it took at least twelve hours just to get the juice. With this steamer juicer I had pure juice in one half hour and had made the concentrate and water bath canned it in a total of one hour. I have also used the steamer juicer for stawberries, blackberries, apples, and tomatoes with wonderful results. Winemakers and home canners would be doing themselves a big favor by purchasing one of these, as the time saved and the quality of the juice will pay for the juicer in no time.
Process for less!
We wanted a stainless steel juicer to process fruit for making jelly, juice, wine, etc. - this one is half the cost of the original Mehu Llisa brand & works great! Very pleased with our purchase.
steam juicer
I am very happy with the Cook N Home stainless steel steam juicer. I have wanted one since borrowing one from a friend last year. I have used it for juice when my grandsons visited and they were amazed how the juice came out through the tube into the pitcher. The price of the juicer was lower than I had found at other places. Again, I am very satisfied with this product..
this is being posted Oct.2012- 3 yrs after purchasing-I have used this product every year all through the season-we are still very pleased with it and my husband even said he didn't know how we managed without it all these years!!
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WMF Vitalis Stainless Steel Large Stovetop Steamer System, 16-Inches by 11-Inches

Novel item
I just received the vitalis steamer. A few notes for potential buyers:
- at a little over $160+, this price at Amazon is the lowest you will find for the large size (there is a smaller version that is suitable for 2 people)
- the unit is hefty and appears to be made of quality steel
- the unit is NOT made in Germany as the description says; instead it is made in China which is disappointing especially in light of the price they are charging
- the steel is dull looking (I have noticed that Rosle and WMF items made in China appear like this; whereas Fissler which is still made in Germany is beyond compare)
- the inside is not as big as expected for 4 people, maybe 2 or 3 if you want to fit food in there comfortably
- there are 2 trays provided - a large one and a small one. The steamer can hold 2 of the small trays and 1 of the large trays, or 2 large trays. It's no surprise that WMF sells the small and large trays individually for over $30+ each! I can...
Excellent large stovetop steamer
This steamer is, as another reviewer noted, made in China, but it is still heavy, high-quality stainless steel. I had been using a smaller round steamer to cook vegetables and to reheat leftovers, but this steamer's shape makes it easier to steam several items at once, and there is a small thermometer in the lid, so it's possible to steam food at a lower temperature as advised in some of the complex and strange recipes included in the booklet that comes with the steamer. Here's my favorite steam cooked item, a savory egg custard -- 2 eggs gently beaten, mixed with about 4 oz of vegetable or chicken broth, maybe with some salt, pepper, and chopped shallots, cooked about 20 or 25 minutes at 180 to 190 degrees F.

It's really important to avoid having the pan empty on a burner, but I did this by accident; the scorched spots on the pan's surface have mostly gone after prolonged and gentle cleaning efforts. The steamer takes a lot of space on my stovetop, but I use it just...
Best Steamer there is
Incredibly efficient and can hold a lot more food than you think. Superb design. It puts steaming into a whole new realm.
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Demeyere Atlantis 5.5 Quart Stackable Steamer with Rubber Seal

Demeyere Atlantis 5.5 Quart Stackable Steamer
We bought this for our induction stove and love the Demeyere brand. This is extremely well constructed and works perfectly with induction.


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WMF Premium One 9-1/2 Inch Steaming Insert

Must Have Steamer Insert
Purchased this insert with the associated casserole, it definitely produces perfect steamed vegetables. Do you self a favor and spend on quality.


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Norpro Stainless Steamer, Juicer

Wow! What a time saver!
I am unbelievably satisfied with this Steamer, Juicer. I cannot compare it to other steamer/juicers since this is the first one I have owned. I received the item two days ago. The first day, I processed 11 quarts of grape juice. This morning, I have already processed 8 quarts and will soon have three more quarts ready to go.

If you have ever gone through the process of cooking grapes and then straining them, you will love this product! It has taken all the dread out of processing grapes.

The base of the this unit is a good weight. The unit when assembled on the stove does not tip or seem unbalanced. The upper two units are lighter in weight than the base, because the base has extra thickness on the base to absorb and spread the heat. The unit seems well engineered in terms of the steam coming out only where you would expect it. The juice flows out of the reservoir just as you would expect. The glass top really does allow you to see how far down the...
stainless steamer/juicer
this is an awesome product and I have been looking for one of these juicer/steamers for a long time......it is perfect.
Does a great job!
I have used this to make apple juice so far and it worked so well!! It made a messy job so much easier! I Also ended up using the steamed apples to make applesauce, there was hardly any waste and there was no need for cheese cloth or jelly bags!! I can't wait to use it again!!
The body is of good quality and the bottom is nice and heavy! I love the glass lid so I can peak in and see how the fruit is coming, I would never want one with a solid lid! I love the large handles it makes if possible to grab with oven mits, It is also very easy to clean, and I really like how all of the peices fit together so well, you don't need to worry about them slipping apart when cooking or storing. all in all a great new peice of equiptment to add to my home canning collection!! :)
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Demeyere Atlantis 3.2 Quart Stackable Steamer with Rubber Seal

Demeyere is the only choice for serious induction cooks
The only other cookware that I use on my induction cooktop is 1880's period Erie PA cast iron, but Demeyere is even superior to that fine old cast iron. Demeyere makes dealing with my "piece of junk" KitchenAid induction cooktop tolerable. Once Wolf creates the "zone-free" induction cooktop for the American market, I will roof test my KitchenAid induction cooktop and post the event on YouTube.
Superb steamer
Great quality; using two of these quite regularly (stacked) w/ the stock pot to steam meals. Cleans very easily; cooks very evenly.

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