Would this be suitable to steam heat 4 large (whole wheat) hot dog buns?
1497590
Yes. Just put about an inch or so of water in the container and the buns in the basket and steam for about 30 seconds.
1497591
Hot Dog buns would fit. As for the size, not sure but I believe it would. I'm very happy and satisfied as everything I steam comes out great and cleaning is easy and quick. Would highly recommend .
1497592
I don't think so, at best you might be able to fit 2 in there. Hope this helps
1497593
i steam only veggies but think it might work for buns . love love my steamer !
1335809
I have not done that, but I don't see why not. It is very nice and highly recommend for steaming fish!
1303699
I'm not sure if two steamers together will give you the right costintancy of steam you might want. If your layering two at a time you might want use a bigger pot underneath both steamers. This steamer is universal from 2 Qaurts up to 4 Quarts.
2093310
There's a few things you have to keep in mind with this . . . you have to put a regular size room-temperature hot dog in this machine, it won't thaw out a frozen or refrigeratored dog. I use setting number 5 and they came out ok. The buns could be a little more toasty, but I use it every weekend and for $19.99 I think it is worth it. I live in New York and a Nathan's hotdog is about $2.75, using this machine I pay about 40 cents per dog.
1000167
I don't see why not. It will steam about anything. My wife uses it for small portions of grain and oats. I am pretty sure they are less than 1 cup. For the price it is a neat little unit.
1562491
if you only use oil and don't have much or any additional liquid to generate steam, I'd speculate this is unlikely to work. Plus the presence of large amounts of steam is unlikely to contribute in a good way to crunchy fried chicken.
108409
Sorry, cannot answer specific question-I use this pan to make GF hamburger buns!
509253
About 7 or 8 on the roller, and I've had over 16 hotdogs in each of the (2)steamer/boiler which I might add is very convenient. Because some like them on the roller, and some like them steamed/boiled. To speed cooking process on the roller, I've used hotdogs that was in the steamer also.
1419472
you'd probably be happier w the larger size steam basket. I like mine, but wish I got the big one instead. If you put it in a lg. pot, the sides will droop to the bottom of the pot. Pot sides help keep steamer sides off pot bottom. Smaller pot works well with it.
2283948
I wouldn't. It is thin and may not handle the extreme heat well. The description says it can handle heat up to 325 but how will you know. I would use it for items that are warm if u need to.
587652
Just put the buns on the rollers perpendicular to the hot dogs and close the lid - you can only fit 3 hot dogs and 2 buns at the same time. So the cover doesn't really serve as a bun warmer that I am aware of but it's still a great machine in my opinion.
816363
I am not sure. I imagine you could, but how would you cook the dogs? If it's to clean the rollers I would recommend you turn the heat on to loosen the grease a little before you do. Another user says you can keep the heat off & just use the rollers.
122491
I think I see where he's coming from - this would allow steaming different foods simultaneously and add to the available space for foods. I'm pretty new at this steaming but I've not herd of any such slotted piece. Chek with a metal worker to fabricate one.
446001
No, it won't,but it will cook 4 at a time, because of the length of the hot dogs. It cooks them just as well as regular hot dogs. Also great for sausage dogs too!
763336
Your best bet is to bring them to a boil first and then put them in the machine and use it as a warmer. I believe if you do this 48 is a reasonable count for dogs and buns. To just throw them in and walk away is just going to give you a problem. They wont be ready when you want them.
939173
I don't think that this will work since it generates steam and I am thinking that you will be drawing the steam through the unit before it gets distributed throughout the house. I recommend that you contact Aprilaire directly with the specifics and they should be able to help you.
1443778
I have this and love it for reheating pizza, rolls, and things like that...any food that is extremely messy or greasy or could drip thru holes would probably not be a good idea. I usually use the baking pan with a mini rack for things that have the potential to drip on the heating element.