Bottom pan holds ? liquidTop insert holds ? liquidAdvertises for steaming vegetables- how does this work?Thanks
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basically 4 cups up to the handle for both pots. If I was doing a hard boil I would limit it to three cups. I assume they mean to put the veggies in the top pot, put maybe an inch of water in the bottom pot and use it like a double boiler.
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Depending on where you buy the P&M;, it comes with an slotted "tray" that fits in the bottom and holds the food up above the water or in this case the drippings. You can probably go online and get that insert which will allow you to make baked potatoes, steamed vegies, etc.
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you place the steamer in any pot that it will fit inside, put a small amount of water in the pot and then place the lid to the pot on top. If you don't have a lid, try an ovenproof plate
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It's nice because you can brown/saute things before you start slow cooking them and not dirty another dish. I haven't noticed any excessive sticking, either. There is a "vapor seal" formed from the steam and maybe that has something to do with it. I love mine!
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I think so, although I don't know how much you intend to steam. It holds 4 cups. We are 3 adults and eat a hearty serving of steamed vegetables every night. Sometimes we get carried away and make too much and the steamer is not all that full. Why would you have to steam everything in one operation? The water comes to a boil quickly and the vegetables cook in a few minutes.
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I don't know what is an "insert steamer". I have a small folding steamer that I have used with Analon like with all other pots. The cooking is so fast with induction stove tops that you really don't need to "insert" anything.
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I use smaller steam basket for vegetables separately. Since I like to bring water to a strong rolling boil before adding pasta, I place the vegetables in the basket when I first start heating the water. By the time the water is to a rolling boil, the vegetables can be steamed to an al dente consistency that I prefer. If not, it doesn't take long for the vegetables to reach a desired consistency. I don't see why one can't wait for the water to boil and then add pasta and top with the basket containing unsteamed vegetables. I like to monitor the pasta closely and would find it cumbersome to frequently remove the basket to check. I use smaller steam basket for vegetables separately. Since I like to bring water to a strong rolling boil before adding pasta, I place the vegetables in the basket when I first start heating the water. By the time the water is to a rolling boil, the vegetables can be steamed to an al dente consistency that I prefer. If not, it doesn't take long for the vegetables to reach a desired consistency. I don't see why one can't wait for the water to boil and then add pasta and top with the basket containing unsteamed vegetables. I like to monitor the pasta closely and would find it cumbersome to... » Read More I use smaller steam basket for vegetables separately. Since I like to bring water to a strong rolling boil before adding pasta, I place the vegetables in the basket when I first start heating the water. By the time the water is to a rolling boil, the vegetables can be steamed to an al dente consistency that I prefer. If not, it doesn't take long for the vegetables to reach a desired consistency. I don't see why one can't wait for the water to boil and then add pasta and top with the basket containing unsteamed vegetables. I like to monitor the pasta closely and would find it cumbersome to frequently remove the basket to check. « Show Less
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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
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I have the same issue. It's coming out of the hole and when I turned it off after a while and ran cold water over the pot, the orange safety thing plopped into my food and most of the liquid was gone. I put the thing back in but I wasn't sure how far it's supposed to be in. I pushed almost all the way (it's housed in a rubber thing under the lid) and partway and either way the steam just comes out of that hole. The instructions don't mention anything about steam coming out of that hole. I've never used a PC before so this is very confusing.
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The small lid can be used for steaming veggies or fish. Its not needed to prevent boil over. The bowl shaped design of the larger piece that goes on the top of the pot is designed to catch any liquid that boils up, and hold it until the heat is shut off. Then it returns back into the pot. Don't use on smaller pots. The bottom of the main piece must fit inside the lip at the top of the pot (where the lid would go, but your not using it since you're using the boil over device). The first time the device saves you from a boil over mess, you'll be glad you bought this.
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No, it works as a steamer basket, you need very little water. You'll be surprised how much liquid comes out of the food you cook. I generally add a half cup or less of liquid for most dishes.
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I used it for the 3-quart dutch over part of the combo cooker. It helps to keep things from sticking to the very bottom of the pan. It is difficult to clean, but in my experience with meats and such, it helps keep it from sticking directly to the bottom of the pan. Some people use it as a hot pad.
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I use mine for cooking vegetables, not just warming. As for adding Spices, it works fine. I haven't tried steaming meat and fish yet. I will have to try that. I see no reason it would not work.
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There are two areas where the water resides - at the bottom where it is filled and another smaller area that handles water during the steaming process resting right above it. With the steaming process, everything that holds the hot/boiling water is kept rather clean. I do not use any additives in my food as I don't want anything to go down into the water. After the steaming process, the smaller tray can be washed with soap and water (haven't put it in the dishwasher) and the larger one at the bottom can be drained and simply wiped out when cooled. I love this steamer and have a friend who feels the same way....you will not be sorry!!!!
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Snap the two pieces together and then just put them on top of the pot with no lid. This allows steam to escape without running your food over onto the stove.
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I use mine in my Instant Pot electric pressure cooker all the time and it works great. The pressure does not affect it in the least.The Oxo Pop up Steamer will not lend itself to being filled with greens such as Kale, Collards, or Turnip greens and then be easily removed from the Instant Pot without them falling all over the place. This mesh rim basket works great for steaming greens in the IP :)
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Hi Paul, the insert is perforated and I steam vegetable in it. I use it almost every day you will love it!