We have listed the best food steamer inserts that are made by different brands. Some of them come with lids and some don’t. A steamer insert without a lid requires additional pot with a tight fitting lid. It can be inserted inside of a pot that has 2-3 inches of water or placed over the pot to rest on the rim. A steamer insert with a lid can be used with a pot with the same diameter.
Microwave silicone steamers with inserts steam a variety of foods in the microwave and are suitable for traveling. Silicone is a non-porous, odor resistant, heat resistant, food safe and BPA FREE material. Silicone steamer inserts for pots are designed to sit over the pot to rest on the rim. They get flimsy during heating.
There are also plastic and food-safe nylon steamer inserts, but we don’t recommend them because nylon inserts are usually made with plastic parts (that melt on low or medium heat).
Universal steamer inserts
A Universal steamer insert with a lid has a 2 or 3 step base and works with circular and tulip shaped 2-4 qt pots from any brand due to its tapered shape. Universal steamer inserts are made of sturdy and durable stainless steel that doesn’t react with acidic foods and is safe for metal utensils. It won’t corrode, chip, rust or tarnish. The stainless steel steamer insert will not dent or deform and is dishwasher safe.
Anolon and Circulon steamer inserts work with circular 2-4 qt pots from any brand. Below is the list of the best steamer inserts that are suitable to cook food for the whole family including babies.
Best Food Steamer Inserts
Pyroflam Borosilicate clear glass steamer basket, 20Cm/8 inches is high quality multi purpose food steamer fits circular pots and pans 20 Cm in diameter. It prepares 1-2 servings of food. Pyroflam Borosilicate Glass Steamer Basket features Steamer insert fits pots and pans 8 inches in diameter.2-L capacity.Glass construction.Suitable for all types of cooking oven and hob (except induction) Stain resistant.Pure white base stays looking new.high temperature resistant.large handles for easy transfer.Chemical resistant.Food particles are easy to remove.Dishwasher safe.Made in France. How … Read Review
Sunsella silicone vegetable steamer basket is handy little steamer for pots, pressure cookers and Instant Pots. It’s available in store and online. It prepares 2-3 servings of food. The advantages of using silicone steamer basket with pots and Instant pots Sunsella vegetable steamer basket is made of high grade silicone. It has a flat bottom to steam fish fillets and high walls that keep vegetables from falling. The large flexible stay-cool handles fold inward and lock in place allowing … Read Review
OXO Good Grips silicone steamer is handy vegetable steamer basket for pots, Instant pots and pressure cookers. It prepares 2-3 servings of food. The advantages of using Oxo silicone vegetable steamer Oxo silicone steamer basket has a flat bottom to steam large items like fish fillets.High walls of the basket prevent vegetables from falling.Large flexible stay-cool handles fold inward and lock in place allowing the use of lids on pots.Oxo silicone steamer is soft and doesn’t scratch coated pots.The basket … Read Review
Anolon stainless steel universal steamer insert with lid has tapered shape and works with taper-shaped, straight-sided and tulip-shaped deep circular pots by any brand. It steam cooks 1-2 serving. Due to its 3 steps on the side, Anolon universal steamer fits Anolon 2-quart, 3-quart, 4-quart pots and works almost with any other circular 2-3-4 qt capacity pots. It’s similar to the Circulon universal steamer. Anolon stainless steel universal food steamer insert dimensions Anolon universal steamer dimensions are 8″ across the top, 7″ across the … Read Review
WMF perfect plus 8-Inch steamer insert set is designed for WMF perfect plus pressure cookers. WMF perfect plus 8-Inch steamer insert set features Prepares 2-3 servings. Stainless steel construction. Diameter-8 “. Fits all WMF perfect plus pressure cookers. Great for steaming vegetables, poultry and seafood. Dishwasher safe. WMF perfect plus 8-Inch stainless steel steamer insert set review WMF perfect plus 8-Inch steamer insert and trivet are constructed of high quality stainless steel for durability. Set fits pressure cookers by other … Read Review
Cuisinart 7116-20 chef’s classic 20-centimeter universal steamer insert with cover is made of 18/10 stainless steel polished to a mirror finish with aluminum core and fits 2, 3 and 4 quart chef’s classic saucepans. Cuisinart chef’s classic stainless steel universal steamer insert features 3 ply encapsulated base for even heat distribution. 18/10 stainless steel mirror finish exterior Strong riveted handles. Fits 2, 3 and 4-quart saucepans from chef’s classic line. Oven-safe to 550 degrees F. Dishwasher safe. Cuisinart stainless steel universal steamer insert … Read Review
All-Clad 3 quart stainless steel universal steamer insert fits All Clad 3-4 qt sauce pans, 3-4 quart casseroles with 8″ diameter. It’s designed to sit on top of the pot and steam vegetables, seafood and poultry. All-Clad 3 quart stainless steel universal steamer insert is made of heavy gauge stainless steel with a long handle. It doesn’t come with a lid There is other All-Clad stainless steel all-purpose steamer insert with lid available. It fits 6 and 8 inch diameter pots. If you … Read Review
All-Clad 59915 stainless steel all-purpose steamer with lid is designed to fit 2, 3 and 4-Quart All-Clad sauce pans and casseroles with 6 inch and 8 inch diameters. All-Clad stainless steel all-purpose steamer insert with lid features Steams poultry, seafood and vegetables.Durable 18/10 heavy gauge stainless steel construction polished to mirror finish.Steamer insert fits 6 and 8 inch diameter pots.Riveted sturdy loop shaped handles.Stainless steel 8 inch lid polished to mirror finish.Dishwasher safe.Lifetime warranty. All-Clad stainless steel all-purpose steamer insert with lid construction All-Clad … Read Review
Norpro red silicone food steamer insert 10.75″ is FDA approved silicone steamer insert made by Norpro. Steamer fits 8″/20cm diameter pot & sits on top of it. Norpro red silicone food steamer insert 10.75″ features. Easy to grab outer rim. Nonstick. Small legs add stability when steamer insert sits on the pot. Won’t scratch pots and pans. 10.75″/27cm diameter, 2″/5cm deep. Fits 8″/20cm diameter pot. Silicone is FDA approved-food safe. High heat resistant to 480 DegreeF/250 DegreeC. Item model number 206. How to use Norpro red … Read Review
Norpro red knockdown 8 inch steamer insert strainer is made of silicone and requires pan with the same 8 inches/20cm diameter to create a complete seal for steaming. Nonstick silicone steamer is easy to clean. How Norpro red knockdown 8 inch silicone steamer works. Steamer insert has nice stay cool non-slip handle which is 5.75 inches/14.5cm long on one side and small hook on the other side which let the steamer insert hang over the pan with water. It works as a … Read Review
Norpro microwave silicone vegetable steamer with insert is made of flexible, non toxic and non stick silicone for small family and singles to steam 1 or 2 servings of vegetables, meat and fish. Norpro microwave silicone vegetable steamer with insert The Norpro microwave steamer has an oval shape. The lid sits securely on top, but it doesn’t form a complete seal. It is made of silicone, so it’s soft and flexible. The silicone insert is smaller than the steamer and has small handles … Read Review
Secura steam rack basket set . This steam rack and basket set was designed by Secura for 6 quart pressure cooker, but it can also fit other pressure cookers models made by other brands. (Check dimensions below). Secura 6-quart electric pressure cooker steam rack basket set is a great option to steam foods in a pressure cooker without a steamer. The pressure cooker steams food faster than the steamer, because it doesn’t allow steam escape at all. The pressure cooker directs all its … Read Review
Circulon stainless steel universal food steamer insert is not a complete full steamer, it’s a steamer insert with a lid and requires an additional pot. It fits 2-quart, 3-quart, 4-quart capacity pots and works almost with any circular cookware pots. Circulon universal steamer insert features specific design Circulon steamer insert is made of stainless steel and oven safe to 500 degrees F. Due to its tapered shape it will work with straight-sided, taper-shaped and tulip-shaped deep circular pot from any brand. How … Read Review
These steamer inserts proved to be the best steamer inserts for pots. They prepare delicious vegetables and meats. They are easy to use. The stainless steel insert is beautiful and clean up is a breeze. Some people call a steamer insert a steamer basket. It can also be referred to as a steamer tray. But they are all a steamer insert.
