Description
Stainless Steel Steamer Rack with Removable Stand – Fits Pots 9 Inches and Larger
This round steamer rack is fabricated from stainless steel and includes a removable centre stand, giving it two distinct heights. With the stand in place, the rack sits higher in a pot, keeping food well above the water for gentle steaming. Removing the stand lowers the rack, making it suitable for baking, cooling, or roasting in the oven. The overall diameter is designed to fit pots and pressure cookers with an internal width of nine inches or more, making it a versatile tool for both home canning and everyday cooking.
The rack is constructed from intersecting wires of stainless steel, welded at every junction to form a sturdy, open grid. The surface is smooth and mirror‑polished, with no sharp edges or burrs. The removable stand consists of three or four small legs that screw or slot into the base, and they can be detached without tools when a lower profile is wanted. The stainless steel material is oven‑safe, dishwasher‑safe, and resistant to rust and staining under normal use. It will not react with acidic foods, making it suitable for steaming vegetables, fish, and poultry.
- Steaming: Place the rack in a pot with water below it, food on top, and cover. The height keeps the food from touching the water, allowing steam to circulate evenly.
- Cooling and baking: The rack works as a cooling grid for cakes, cookies, and bread, allowing air to flow around the baked goods. It can also be used in the oven as a trivet for roasting poultry or as a support for a baking dish.
- Canning: The rack is a standard tool for water‑bath canning, keeping jars off the bottom of the pot and allowing water to flow underneath for even heat distribution.
- Air fryer and pressure cooker compatible: The dimensions fit many pressure cooker inner pots and air fryer baskets, adding a steaming or elevated cooking option to those appliances.
After use, the rack and stand can be cleaned in the dishwasher or by hand. Stubborn food residues can be lifted with a non‑abrasive sponge. When storing, the stand can be removed and the rack stacked with other flat items. As with any stainless steel product, discolouration from high heat is possible but does not affect performance. The rack is sold as a single piece with a stand, and all dimensions are measured by hand, so a minor variance is normal.
