have anybody tried to steam cold cuts? Firehouse subs steams their cold cuts and it tastes great
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I have not tried to steam cold cuts, but I am sure that you can. I have steamed corn on the cob in it and it came out delicious!
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Are you adding enough water? I find that if I don't add enough water I get no steam otherwise it works great!! I hope I don't offend you but are you pulling the trigger?
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It works very well, but like anything else can be a little dry. Add some liquid and it's perfect. I just reheated potatoes and veggies from the night before. I added some salsa. It was amazing!
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Oh boy, HB. You got so many interesting, funny, and/or stupid responses to this. Seeing as how it is now a year later, I'm sure this feed is dead, but I'm so happy I found it. Many teas steep well at 150 degrees (which is how hot this gets I believe), and anyone who has never put milk in their hot tea is truly missing out. I'm not sure if you were planning on just using water or using milk, but either way I think it's a winner.
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You really need to analyze your work flow. While I could see cycling a few items in and out overlapping their preparation, it's not ideal. You are going to have swings in temp, especially if you are putting frozen items in. I've used sous vides for years in a restaurant environment and one of the best things about them is how they mostly remove time as a cooking factor. If you were going to make steaks for a group and had a few people arriving at 6 and a couple of people that couldn't make it until 8, you could put all the meat in at the same time and there would be almost no difference in the outcome. Extended cooking times break down and soften meats but a small variance of a few hours won't do much. I love my SVS because it sits on my countertop and I use it four or five times a week. That being said, the Polyscience circulating units are much more powerful, precise and better suited for cycling items in and out of the bath because they actively circulate the water. They are very compact and portable and allow you to use a vessel of your choosing. On the downside, they cost a lot more, require setup and most people don't have them insulated as well as a SVS. (Ping pong balls are the best trick in the world if you go with a Polyscienc type unit, if you cover the top of the water with them, you bath will be well insulated and it's effortless to get things in and out.) Sorry for yammering on... Seriously though, get a sousvide and it will open up a whole new world of culinary possibilities. Just don't get on the "everything is better out of a sousvide bandwagon, it's just not true."
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Sorry, but we have not tried cooking with steam as of yet. We are extremely impressed with the roasts, chicken, and ham that we have cooked. All three meats were very juicy.
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Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super... » Read More Hi :)I bought this specifically to steam 1-2 person servings of veggies and it's fantastic. Yeah, you could totally warm-up or make soup in the bottom pot, and not use the top/steaming basket at all. I'm not sure if it's non-stick surface so maybe be careful with creamy soups that could burn, stick, and turn into a super mess & headache to clean afterwards. Maybe broth based soups? Just keep in mind this puppy is only 1 quart so it's pretty tiny. If you're making soup for 1 person it's probably perfect but you've got limited space. Last thing, be careful the handles get super hot. Use with care and don't burn yourself!I hope this helps a little with your purchase InvisibleCloak -Best, Katherina « Show Less
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I haven't done it, but I know it can be done for smaller, thinner cuts. Because of the cold temperature, it will take longer for the unit to get hot enough for pressure. So there may not be much of a time savings over thawing in the microwave and then pressure cooking. I definitely would not try ground meat, as it would cook in a block and would not crumble. Plus, without browning it would not look very appetizing.
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Yes I did it with mine. it does drop fat. So i prob wouldnt if you use fire glass. One thing, doesn't create the smokey taste of a real fire. So, it just tasted like a heated up dog. Still it was a bit of fun. :)
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That's what I thought too!!! I didn't have any steam coming out when I was using it... So I assumed it was okay! It cooks fabulous. Each time I use it I wash it and then take a couple of drops of oil on s paper towel and wipe it out. Nothing has stuck yet!! Just made split pea and ham soup!!
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I steam fish and vegetables in this. They turn out very well, just tender and not overcooked. Hope this helps
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I used a steamer on mine...worked pretty good but was a little time consuming
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I've done that so many times with these and tea pots. If you really super heatedit you need to get a new one. You will always taste it.
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I just made my first two batches (using 3-quart mason jars rather than a pitcher).One was half a cucumber (sliced) and a sprig of mint. The other was one tangerine and a half a lime (both sliced) in a 50-50 mix of plain and seltzer water. Both came out delicious; the cucumber/mint in particular is very refreshing.I'm going to try strawberries and mint next time.
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YES- All you need is a little water to activate the chemical heater packet that's in the package. It's a real meal... actually tastes pretty good!
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I love my Hamilton Beach Steamer, I fix a whole meal in 20 minutes, and very little vitamin lost compared to microwaves or stoves. Frozen veggies taste very fresh. You can put white wine in the bottom instead of water and it makes the meat delicious. I love the little rice steamer dish to put in the top.
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Yes it really does work. The longer you leave it the hotter it gets. steam comes out my food