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September 05, 2025
The Best Pasta/Steamer Pot!
I searched for nearly 10 yrs for this pasta pot and steamer! I am very exacting about my kitchenware. After many trials and returns with other brands, I can confidently say: THIS IS THE PERFECT PASTA POT. Just trust me. Surface area heats water moderately fast, and the cladding heats evenly with no "hot spots". Large capacity makes it easy to cook for guests. High-grade stainless is easy to clean. Value versus price is top-notch.
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M. Gemmill
August 17, 2024
Excellent steamer/pasta pot
The kind of quality and attention to detail that I’ve come to expect from OXO. I had a pot of this style made by Calphalon but it got knocked off the counter (empty, thank god) and dented so that the lid no longer fit tightly. I chose this one because it is closest to what I had previously. I use it for pasta, steaming larger quantities of food (broccoli, eggs, etc.), and blanching. The lid fits well and the insert has a lip that integrates it well with the pot. The insert also has little feet molded into the bottom, which means that if you put it down somewhere (like the sink, for things that need to be rinsed in cold water to stop cooking), the whole bottom of the insert doesn’t sit flat on the surface, which makes for easier drainage as you rinse. I was pretty annoyed when my other pot was ruined, but this one is so much nicer that now I’m glad it happened. Highly recommended.
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A must have for lobster steaming.
I have an older steam pot that I use, but I found that when friends come over that one is not enough for lobster steaming. So I got another and run two at a time. Works out well and everybody is happy. Plus, it's a good looking steamer.
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SayHelloCarissa
August 28, 2023
It looks sturdy and big!
I still feel that it’s tricky purchasing things online. Some items appear smaller or bigger than they actually are. In this case, I thought that the steamer wouldn’t be very big. When it arrived this afternoon, I was surprised to receive a relatively big box.The steamer itself looks good. It feels quite heavy and sturdy. It will replace my old steamer since we use an induction cooktop now.
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So far, excellent!
Have only used once to steam bok choy and asparagus. They came out perfect! There's room for 2" of water so the pot won't run dry. Strainer fits snugly in pot so no steam spitting out at the junction, a common complaint with cheaper pot/strainer combos.Bear in mind that steam continues to rise after you turn off burner and remove lid. If you want to scoop veggies out of the steamer while it's sitting in the pot, wear an oven mitt so you won't be burned by the steam.I really REALLY didn't want to spend this much on this pot but so far, it is clearly worth it. Another great OXO product!
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It's OK but Not Great
I bought this mostly to use for boiling pasta and it does a passable job. The insert does not go deep enough into the pot to be really happy with this for that purpose. However I did buy this particular set for the pot size because I have a microwave hanging over my Cooktop that does not give me enough room to pull up a pasta insert on a larger pot. I also often end up with boil over and the handles get very hot.
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It is a great pot with one caveat
Overall I decided to keep it but I bought it specifically to boil pasta inside the strainer so it would be easy to drain while being able to keep some pasta water for certain recipes. The strainer doesn't sit deep enough to have enough water in the pot to boil pasta without water boiling over the top and all over your stovetop. It is a nice heavy duty pot and I guess at some point I will use it for steaming.
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