can you steam a whole 6 lb chicken in it
316482
I haven't steamed a whole chicken in it, but it looks like it would fit, so I would say yes
316483
I don't think either of the steamer inserts are deep enough for a whole chicken, but I've never tried to do that myself.
1627314
As the other customers have stated, YES you can do whole chickens in it. I'd go for the larger clay pot as it can be used for everything . . .I suggest you do not limit it's use. I use mine to roast veggies and make large batched of bread pudding for potlucks. Enjoy and Use it!
649980
Probably not. This steamer is for a two cup rice cooker so the six cup cooker may be too big for it.
1106342
Most definitely. The concept is to cook the bird on the outside and infuse steam to the inside to keep the bird moist. I recommend using a soda can (rinsed out) and filled half full of water mixed with your favorite seasonings. I did a turkey this way last Thanksgiving.
2136689
Probably not. The interior diameter is 12.5 inches and the distance from rack surface to the center top of the domed lid is 4.5 inches. I can get a whole small chicken in there if I squash it down a bit, but it's easier to cut the chicken in half or in pieces and place them around the rack surface. Just for a little extra info -- I do not add water to the reservoir because I don't like steamed meat. I do, however, leave the reservoir in the unit while cooking to catch any grease drippings - makes clean-up a little easier. Also, I know that the manufacturer recommends only using the special wood dust for smoking, but I use regular wood chips found at most stores. It gives a smokier flavor that my husband and I prefer. Just make sure you turn your exhaust vent on high or use it on an outdoor gas grill.
1722432
No, This allows you to cook the maximum amount of rice or the other grains without spilling liquid over the side. You will have the liquid that would normally spill over the side, on your items in the steamer. I have never had a problem with steaming chicken while cooking rice or barley.
80616
Yes! it works well... I often use it to cook vegies but some use it to steam chicken or fish...
228501
Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for... » Read More Yes you can do as described but it isn't really steaming but rather boiling the veggies. The legs on this unit are nubs and not long enough to lift veggies put of water. A steam basket would be more appropriate. There is one made of stainless with 1" legs built to open (blossom like a flower) to fit the vessel being used to cook with. BTW it doesn't take a few inches to steam veggies for most families. The less water used the faster the water will create steam. I popped over and looked. Do an Amazon search for steam basket and you will see several better suited for steaming. As for this cast iron trivet, I own several and use them for braising meats on the stove top. « Show Less
510672
The steam gets very hot, so you can probably cook chicken in it. I would just check that it's cooked through before blending. I personally cooked the chicken in a pan with a little olive oil, then blended it with steamed sweet potatoes and apples.
1627698
I've cooked whole chickens, beef and pork roasts in the pressure cooker all weighing over 3 lbs. Just make sure it doesn't fill the pan more than 2/3 full to allow it to steam. I recently cooked a turkey breast weighing over 5 lbs., however I did have to remove the backbone before I could fit it in the pressure cooker. Since I slow cooked the turkey breast instead of pressure cooking it, I didn't have to worry about how full it was. I came out juicy and tender. Soo good!
1004341
Greg, sorry for the delay. On this paticular model, I'm not sure how well it would handle a chicken. None the less, even with perfect heating elements, given the size of the inside of the over it would have to be a small chicken due to height restrictions.
231774
Sorry but I am not sure. I usually cook a whole chicken on it...about 3 to 5 lbs. You probably could put a small turkey or capon on it but I think the legs would be far over the sides so you would have to put it on a flat pan in the oven to catch the dripping juices. Hope that makes sense.sml
372021
I do not do any canning, but have read general how to books on Canning. Some canning is done in pressure cookers, but this 6 quart is very small. I did cook a whole chicken not cut up in 25-30 minutes last week.
2164033
No, you could only put certain amount of oil, and that's is not deep enough to fry whole chicken.
505210
You definitely can but if you mean whole chicken, and depending on the size of the bird I would prefer a roaster pan or one deep enough to catch the juice and grease.
228503
It's only about half an inch high, so to steam you'd be really limited in the amount of water. For steaming you might want to stack a couple of them and use a metal colander that has a long base.
1786022
While you cannot fit a whole chicken in there, you can put in chicken parts and your veggies and make a lovely soup for two.I find this pot very handy and have made soup this way.