Will this work in a large stockpot or pressure cooker? I mean, will the silicone support the weight of 1lb of soybeans without collapsing the sides?
1419469
Your pan should be less than 10 inches max. Mine was 13 inches so the sides just flopped down for me.
1419470
You might want the larger size. If you use the larger one, I think it should work just fine. Be careful as you remove it from the pot. It will need to besupported because it will flatten out without the sides of the pot to shape it.
1419471
Looks nice but it's pretty flimsy. Everything falls out when you try to move it from a pot. Stick to a metal one.
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.
1617388
I use a heavy stainless steel stock pot. This works far better than a plastic bucket.
830433
I think that this would hold the griddle and then some. I use it with a 3 gal. Preasure cooker with over 16 lbs of liquid in it and holds it just fine. The legs and the whole unit is well built in my opinion.
1392881
No, it will only fit in the 3 and 1.5 quart saucepans. It is not meant to be used with the 8 quart stockpot. It is excellent at steaming vegetables!
904623
While I have used mine with a small 4qt pressure cooker I would not recommend a larger one as I think it may be too heavy for the unit considering the weight of the cooker plus the water and jars.
794535
I almost never deep fry because of the nutritional concerns, but I agree with Linda that the handle is a potential hazard. A handle that extends horizontally from the basket would be much safer. The mesh size has some advantages in that small bits of food would not fall out. A stock pot would be too deep - I do not have a pot that this device would fit well.
1009179
Not sure, Allen. My silicone steamer says it's ok up to 450º, but how do we find out temp inside a pressure cooker (without being sorry... ) : ) I have a flat metal (aluminum probably) steamer rack that rests on bottom of a canning pot and something like this could withstand higher heat? Hope someone knows how to find an answer.
865855
You can fit more than a pound. I've cooked two to three pounds at one time in the large strainer. The small one is only for streaming.
719860
The actual cooking surface is about !6" x 24", I say about because I have a camp chef SG90 on it and it covers all but a small bit of it around the edges. As to weight the griddle weighs 28 pounds, but I just went out to my outdoor kitchen and put my weight (over 250) and it didn't move. I don't know how much weight the shelves will hold but they are substantial. I wouldn't have a problem with putting a full stockpot on them.
830434
Should be no problem. This is a strong stand. Product specifications say it handles a pot up to 36 quarts at the lowest height. In the high leg position the max is 12 quarts. The liquid weight (assuming half full) is 32 lbs and 12 lbs. So the manufacturers recommended limits are at least 32 lbs in the low height and 12 lbs in the high height. I personally use it for a 22" steel discada with several pounds of food in the high height with no problem. I recommend testing your setup when cold and make sure everything is stable.
934435
I have stainless steel pots and have used the steamer twice. No problems at all!! This should not happen when these silicone items can take hundreds of degrees of heat. I am very puzzled about this one!
1206940
Yes,..If the pressure cooker is Oval and holds 6qts. Or more. It's thick material and easy to clean when soaked.
2005611
I use this to melt large quantities of lead into ingots for bullet casting. I use an 8qt cast iron dutch oven. Filled with 177lb of lead alloy, in the 18lb dutch oven for a total weight of 195lbs, this burner doesn't so much as wiggle. I bet I could stand on the full pot and it'd support it fine (and I'm not a small guy.) I'm very happy with it.
1573580
I haven't used it yet but this pot is huge. It will take a bit to heat contents up in it but I would say yes, it should do the trick
1800667
mine came broken and was returned so I cannot say if it would hold up to the weight of the pressure cooker. I think the grates may be too brittle or weak to hold that kind of weight.
1917215
If it fits and the lid closes comfortably, it is fine to use. Stainless steel inserts are best and there should some space around the pan for easy handling after it is cooked. Allow some time for cooling before attempting to remove pot. Gravy vegetables or chunky soups can be cooked directly in the pressure pan, just keep the heat at medium till pressure is reached, then set on low.
597438
Works really good for beans (so fare chick peas, red beans, black beans) also works great to make homemade stock or french onion soup quickly. As a slow cooker I have made 3 roast and they came out really good, we actually got rid of our Crock pot.For rice, have not tried it yet, sorry.However, the pressure release valve broke after only 6 months. Currently trying to get a replacement under warranty.