I've been looking for a steamer insert for my Calphalon Elite 3.5-qt. sauce pan, which has 8" diam top. Would this fit on it?
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Yes, it's a heavy and quality insert -- it's definitely NOT flimsy. This product is made by Circulon, a well-known maker of quality cookware. I have used their pans for years, and this insert is of the same high quality. Hope this helps!
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It's very versatile pan size-wise with the smallest size pan it can accommodate gradually increasing by what appears to be an inch each time, so the it should work with 6", 7" and 8" diameter pan. It's an excellent steamer which we use frequently. It does not fit a 4.5 quart saucepan, at least not mine, however a 3.5 should be fine!
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Although I use it primarily on my 7 1/2" pan, I just checked and it fits perfectly on the 8" saucepan. :-)
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Hi Shirley, the steamer insert measures 7 3/4" outside diameter and 3 3/4" deep. I think it would be a very tight fit if your pot is exactly 7 3/4" too. This would also only leave room for an inch of water under your steamer.
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I bought these 8 and 10 inch covers with the Calphalon non-stick unison pans, so they fit. I do not know if these covers will fit your stainless steel pans.
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The quick answer would be no .. this is a 3 qt item which would be way too small. The All-Clad Stainless Professional Universal Steamer Insert is closer to what you need, but even then for a 6 pound-er you may have to cut up the chicken somewhat. A 6 lb chicken is a hefty bird and the lid must fit tightly on top for steaming to occur.
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The cooking surface is 6.25" x 6.25". My 8" skillet fits perfectly. Ditto for the 2qt saucepan I use. I don't think anything larger than the footprint of a 10" skillet would be feasible. Anything with the footprint of an 8" skillet or smaller would be the way to go/ideal.
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Hi- the pot is 7 inches w & 4 1/2 inches deep ,the steamer insert is 7"w&apx 3 1/3"deep my most sincery regards
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Yes, this steamer fits on top of the 3- and 4-quart Copper Core saucepans and also the 4-quart soup pot (which is the same as the 4-qt. saucepan only with two ring handles).
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No, it doesn't...unfortunately; it's too small for either the 10" or 12" omelette pan. (I went to Goodwill and picked up a glass lid for my 10" pan.) But, the lid for the 4qt saucepan fits the 8" omelette pan!
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It might. My small sauce pan is 6.5 inches and it will not fit dowm inside of it. It appears that another .25 inch would work. I currently use my medium pan which is 7.5 inches and it fits great with some extra room.
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No, outer edge to outer edge of the double boiler insert is barely 8 1/2 inches. Your best bet would be to splurge on a Cuisinart 4 quart pan to go with it. If that doesn't appeal to you, find a stainless steel bowl that fits your pot. I made do with one for years. Good luck!
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I don't thinks so, this beautifully designed 18/10 stainless steel universal steamer with cover fits 2, 3, and 4 quart saucepans, making it easy to steam nutritious vegetables.
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My 8 inch pots actually measure 8 1/4 inches from rim to rim and it does fit over them but I bought Helen Chen's 11 inch steaming ring so I can put it over almost any size pot.
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Check the dimensions of your pressure cooker and compare them with the rack and steamer pan. There may be different sizes out there. Perhaps the manufacture of the product can give you an accurate answer.
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HEY Caitlin S....they make steamer baskets for regular sized pot and pan....if the steamer basket that they make does not fit try putting a stainless steel colander in the pot with a lid that fits...it will not be as efficient, but it works and have done this many times...all depends on the diameter of your stock pot if the factory basket fits or not, what i do works......john
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Aaron, the inside diameter of the steamer at the top is 8". The outer Rim-to-Rim diameter is 9". The smallest pot it will steam on is the 7" or 7 1/4" as the bottom tapers down. Hope this helps.
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If you need to have a perfect fit then I would get the corresponding size (10-10.5"). I have a 10 inch calphalon and laid the 12" calphalon cover on it. It covered the pan but not a tight fit ( the pan lip laid on the glass part of the lid). This may cause splatter and not contain the steam if that is the desired cooking method. The lid is very good quality and I am pleased with my purchase ( for my 12" Calphalon pan).
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It fits in both of the 1-1/2 quart and 3 quart saucepans, but it is too small to be used on the huge 8 quart stock pot. Having said that, the steamer is probably the best thing about this set. If you like to make veggies with pasta, for instance, one can easily steam the veggies above the boiling pasta and then strain the pasta right in with the veggies: saving both time and the use of extra pans.