Steamer pots are pieces of specialized cookware that are designed just for steaming, and have lots of space so that you can cook large batches of food.

Consumer Reports evaluates the best type of food steamers and explains what you can expect from bamboo, ceramic, silicone, stainless steel, and countertop electric steamers.

Key Specs. Dimensions: 9.5 x 5 in. (1.5 in. when collapsed) Dishwasher safe: Yes; Weight: 3.5 lb.; This is a highly versatile, collapsible tool that does much more than steaming. You can boil food ...

Photo: Perry Santanachote/Consumer Reports. Price: From $32.24 Where to buy: Amazon, Walmart The only thing you’ll need ahead of time with this steamer is a power outlet and counter space.

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Best electric steamer – Morphy Richards 470006 intellisteam food steamer: £129, Morphyrichards.co.uk Best for easy storage – Judge JEA25 3-tier steamer: £32.95, Onbuy.com ...

Cooking only took around 10 minutes after the pan had reached the boil, while the see-through vented lid meant we could see our food cooking, but didn’t need to worry about it boiling over. Buy ...

Being stuck at home has given us more time to rethink our set-up, whether that's home improvements or what we’re eating. If you’ve decided that you want to clean up your diet, then it's worth ...

Being stuck at home has given us more time to rethink our set-up, whether that's home improvements or what we’re eating. If you’ve decided that you want to clean up your diet, then it's worth ...

Being stuck at home has given us more time to rethink our set-up, whether that's home improvements or what we’re eating. If you’ve decided that you want to clean up your diet, then it's worth ...