Is the mesh small enough to hold in small spices but still let out there flavor in the boil (i.e. peppercorns, etc)?
2050095
The mesh is not small enough. You would have to tie your spices in a piece of cheesecloth or use a spice bag. Amazon has Regency Natural Spice Bags
2050096
The mesh stretches on the Recency Soup Socks, so it is possible peppercorns could escape. Bouquet Garni bags by cheftools.com is a 100% cotton fine mesh bag and it will hold the peppercorns securely.
2050097
These are made out of cheesecloth, so they stretch. I put in a whole chicken for my chicken soup and it fits very well. I think it would be better to use a spice bag for peppercorns.
2050098
If your main objective is to put spices in a mesh to perfume your stocks, this is not the item to do the best job. Altho' many herbs and spices will stay inside the soupsock, it is way too large for that as a primary use; the soup sock stretches to hold a 5 lb chicken! With this think meats, not herbs. Use cheesecloth cut down to minute size for peppercorns.
2050099
I have never tried adding anything smaller than parsley - keep in mind that the more you put in the more the mesh is going to expand. I would use a 'spice sack' for adding spices. I believe that Amazon sells them. If you don't find them readily available, you can make your own by cutting up an old (white) pillow case. Hope this helps.
2050100
the mesh stretches so the holes in the mesh can be stretched to let out a small peppercorn. I don't think that it would happen though with normal use.
1891465
It's a fairly good size. Too big for a minced spice -- unless you are looking to store A LOT of it.I use this to keep my kosher salt right next to my stove and prep area. The lid just sits atop the base so I'd be concerned that it might get knocked off easily in the fridge.Hope this helps!!
1253388
I purchased two 3-tiered salt boxes, one I use for 3 different salts and the other I use for 3 different types pepper (black, white and cayenne). The containers close tightly, so I do not believe that you would smell the garlic powder. The bottom vessel holds the most, it fits a small metal container of pepper with room for more. The other two vessels would I believe, comfortably fit a typical glass jar of spice.I am very happy with my purchase.
644187
Yes, I always use the smaller ones for salad dressing or soy sauce when I take fried rice to work. I have used the larger ones for soup and never had an issue with it spilling.
2019545
I do cook at a full boil but at a medium boil so I haven't encountered any problems. J. Knox
1108052
I think you might want something a little wider. But I don't see why it wouldnt work. I put it on four burners to get it to boil as quickly as possible. Holds heat real well though
216784
Most definitly. The pot I use has a smaller diameter and has no trouble staying on the stove.
1667684
It nests inside the 5 qt perfectly. I doubt very much it will fit in a smaller pot. Check dimensions.
757148
you can certainly boil water in it and the lid fits tightly enough, so yes...it would cook a small amount of rice.
2284157
The pot has to be large enough that you can fold the handles over on the inside and still have the lid fit securely, otherwise the steam will escape. I would not use it in anything smaller than 2 quarts for that reason.
585851
No! 2-3/4 cup total contents when added to the need for room to boil would exceed the capacity. You would have a big mess on your hands! You'll want to consider a "regular" sized cooker.
2034697
While I can't say that I'm absolutely certain of the size but none of the food I have drained in it has gone through. It's smaller than rice, quinoa and peppercorns (not pepper). Wikipedia says that peppercorns are about 5mm. So the mesh is definitely smaller than 5 mm.
2091830
I don't know. All I can say is that it is small, only about 5" high and 1" wide. The peppercorns grind out coarse, not fine.
514672
I love this pot, but does the lip fit tight questionable, depends on what tight is. sorry i couldn't help more
200802
I don't think so. We use it with somewhat coarse "restaurant-style" black pepper and it works fine but anything more coarse might be problematic.
1992877
Yes, I believe so. I only used it for cans of veggies or fresh fruit, but the mesh is very fine. It also holds a fairly good amount and is easy to use cause it stands on its own in the sink. I like mine very much.
62487
Absolutely not... the All Clad stainless is great to cook with, knowing it will not impart unwanted flavors into the food being cooked...