All-Clad Specialty Stainless Steel Universal Steamer for Cooking 8 Inch Food Steamer, Steamer Basket Silver

Fits perfectly in an All-Clad D5 3 quart saucepan. The D5 lid supplied with the 3 quart saucepan also fits perfectly on the steamer insert.Design, material and build quality are all superb. Lighter in weight than All-Clad pans designed to go directly on the stove because it’s an insert, not a pan.The pressed-out lip that allows the steamer to sit inside a pan is shaped such that it is fairly easy to clean. Hard to describe, but the lip is more open on the top and that makes it easier to clean.I agree with the reviewer here who highlighted that the number and size of the steam vent holes is correct to allow sufficient steam penetration without letting in too much moisture which would make vegetables, Dim Sum or other steamed items too soggy. To achieve that balance obviously required design study and correct engineering. All-Clad appears to have sweated the details on the design of its steamer insert just as it has on many of its other well-designed and well-regarded cooking items.More elegant, more effective and easier to use than those ubiquitous stainless folding basket steamer inserts.Extends the utility of one’s already-owned D3 or D5 3 or 4 quart saucepan.Inexpensive by All-Clad standards 😊.I disagree with reviewers who feel that All-Clad has compromised its standards by producing this item in China. The quality of the steamer insert compares to the quality of other All-Clad premium items without being OVER-built just to copy the pan build.

We are looking to steam more often and this fit in perfectly with our other All-Clad collection.

Seriously, don't be tempted to buy cheap cookware. All-clad is so good, you'll end up taking it for granted. Even on an unevenly-heated old gas stove, you'll get great results.

This has to be the all time best cookware ever invented. I regret that I had to go through two sets of crappy cookware before I happened upon this wonderful brand. But in all fairness I am old enough that it hadn't been invented yet when I started to set up house. It is not only fantastic for cooking but even though it has no non stick surface it is very easy to clean. I just run a little hot water in it and it soaks right out. Once I accidentally let some chili burn into it and it seemed welded in the pan. I soaked it and it came right out. When I did the same thing to a cast aluminum pan years ago I had to put a metal brush on a drill and scour it out.If it gets a little oxidation on it just rub a little stainless steel cleaner on it (I use bar keepers friend) and it looks new even after several years. I even bought their tea kettle because it is all metal and can be thrown in the dishwasher. I am slowly weeding out my other tri ply pans and replacing them with all clad stainless.the best thing about this type of cookware is that you can make perfect chocolate fudge from scratch. This is the kind that is made from milk and sugar and unsweetened chocolate and this is the only cookware I used that was so thick that the fudge wouldn't scald on the bottom.Just like the other pans of this brand this is a lovely beautiful steamer that fits two sizes of their saucepans and is easy to clean. I also have the double boiler and happened to find a second one at a goodwill store. SCORE!!!You will not regret purchasing this all clad polished stainless steamer. You will have to will this cookware to your family. It will outlast you.

I’ve been steaming vegetables a lot lately and this is the perfect compliment to my all clad pan collection. I love it.

I usually only write reviews when the product is really really bad or really really good. This steamer goes in the really really good category. First of all, the construction of this steamer is at par with all of my other all-clads. It fits perfectly over my 3 qt stainless D3 pot as well as my 3 quart non-stick pot. The lids that came with my three qt pots, one is glass and the other stainless, again, fit perfectly over the steamer. The steam does not leak between the steamer and the pot, which was something I worried about. And the best part of this steamer is the number of holes! Its just right! my steamed vegetables turned out perfectly. My last vegetable steamer had way too many holes so my vegetables are always too wet and soggy. I thought that was normal until I tried this steamer tonight. Unbelievable! Its the best steamed vegetable I've ever had. I will give the benefit of the doubt to All-clad that they actually studied the correct amount of steam to penetrate through the steamer. I can't imagine its by accident because it really makes a difference. This steamer is a little on the pricey side but given that it comes with a lifetime warranty and makes great steamed vegetables, its worth every penny! Like the old saying goes, you buy quality, you only cry once.

Super high quality stainless steel (similar quality to D3 pots/pans). Fits our 3 quart (8 inch) All Clad D3 pot perfectly, the original pot lid also fits this steamer and provides a great seal. Used it to steam some baby broccoli and got a nice even steam. Because of the excellent fit, it is easy to store with the pot, steamer and lid stacked together.This is bar none my favorite steamer ever.At first I thought the price was a bit high ... until I felt and experienced the quality, a one time purchase and great investment.

Love this steamer so much! It fits perfectly in my All Clad pan! I love the long handle on it, as it makes draining the vegetables so much easier!