OXO Good Grips Silicone Steamer

It's a great steamer IF you don't forget you're steaming something and let all the water steam out of your pot. Multiple people have complained that the steamer melts. Come on, people. NO, the steamer won't melt if using correctly by having enough water in your pot and you don't let the water dry up with the stove still on. I just melted the steamer tonight after previously flawless use, because I completely spaced out and wasn't by my stove when the timer sounded. Completely my fault. Pros: food doesn't stick, no annoying middle stem, easy lift handles, large space to steam many things at once. Cons: better suited for use in a larger pot, can melt if left in pot with no water on a heating burner. Not sure if I'll repurchase, but it was a great steamer before I accidentally burned it.

Clever design with ease of handles to remove from steaming water. Cleans in dishwasher or by handle and folds for flexible storage.

I bought this to accommodate more eggs than a regular steamer basket. It does the job, but I have found that I can't put it down on the counter with eggs in it because they are soft legs and just collapse, allowing the whole basket to flop. Not good with raw eggs! Knowing that, I don't put the eggs into it until I'm ready to hold the handles and load it into the pot. From there it is easy peasy.

OK, this thing looks a bit like it came from a SciFi cartoon, right?But it works great, does NOT stick to the bottom of pots, and fits in every single pot we have, even a large stock pot.The handles fold over in the pot, and if you wear gloves, the steamer is quite easy to remove while hot.I recommend using some kind of tongs for vegetables, better than trying to get out all at once.Rolls up to fit inside any of the pots for storage, too.

I was looking for a good quality steamer that would last. I did NOT want rust.... I did NOT want something that would come apart in use. I wanted a steamer that I could easily use and that would not cause me any grief. I found exactly what I wanted.Now granted, this steamer is a bit on the "spendy" side compared to some of the little metal ones. But it has great handles and it folds and fits conveniently into smaller pots. It is very heat resistant and works just as good as it looks. I tried it in a smallish 2 quart pot and it fit okay. The sides fold in on themselves and allow it to work as designed...although the capacity is reduced when used like this. If you use it in a larger pot, it holds more.. I found I could manage the handles without burning myself as long as I was careful. The steamer holds its shape well as long as YOU hold onto both handles. It has room for about one inch of water under the steamer....which is plenty for most applications as long as you watch it and don't allow it to cook completely dry.I would prefer to have slightly longer legs, but if you added additional length there, it would cause the overall height to stick up more and possibly interfere with the lid.... So it's a tradeoff. I will gladly accept it the way it is. This steamer is best used in a larger pot than I use. A three or four quart pot would allow more internal room for food, keep the overall height usable, and allow more volume for steaming water. NOTE: This steamer is a rubber material (Silicone..). If you don't observe due diligence and you allow the pot to boil dry..... Well, your steamer will not survive that much dry heat. While there is water in the pot, the actual temperature inside the pot is limited to the boiling point of water (more or less... there is a temperature variation called "latent heat")...which keeps the silicone from self-destructing. If the pot boils dry, the temperature rapidly goes up and the silicone will eventually melt to the pot. It really doesn't take very long to steam most things, so just watch it while it is on the stove and you will not have any problems.So, five stars for a well conceived and well constructed item. It does the job, and does it well. If you don't mind paying a little more for a better "mousetrap", then you will really like this steamer. Nice item...

After having the metal basket steamers back to back to back and them always falling apart this one is amazing. Love the handles, and how it’s not hot to the touch. It steams veggies very well and quick. I would say it would fit into most medium size pots. And it folds up nicely for storage in my drawers. Wish I would have found this sooner and not wasted my time with the metal ones. I would buy this as a gift for my friends and family.

A bit bigger than I wanted and clumsy. It doesn’t like to stay closed. I actually want to replace it.

We love this! I use it to make hard boiled eggs and steam veggies! It works very well.