Healthy Cooking With Steamer Pots

As you browse cookware essentials, make sure you explore our selection of steamer pots. Steaming is a great way to reduce calories and fat because you're not using any oil to prepare your food. Plus, steaming allows food to remain juicy and flavorful. Explore our steamer pot options to find the right one for your cooking needs.

What are the Benefits of Using a Steamer Pot?

A steamer pot comprises two distinct pieces: a covered pot and a perforated steamer insert. While you can prepare your favorite pastas, soups and grains using the base pot, employing the insert allows you to steam your favorite foods, too. Steamer inserts are great for preparing salmon and other seafood, as well as vegetables like broccoli and cabbage. You can also steam foods like dumplings and dim sum. In addition to retaining flavor, steaming helps preserve vitamins and nutrients.

Steaming is also an incredibly easy way to prepare your food, and it's a faster cooking method than boiling. Place your seafood, vegetables or dumplings into the perforated insert, bring water to a boil underneath, and in a short amount of time, your food will be ready to enjoy.

Make sure you have the right kitchen tools available to help you carefully lift and extract food from the steamer pot. These tools might include tongs as well as utensils like slotted spoons. Slotted spoons help drain excess liquid away from your food.

What Types of Steamer Pots are Available?

From classic pots to uniquely shaped potato steamers to outdoor-ready steamer sets, you will find the perfect steamer pot at Williams Sonoma. Each type offers its own set of benefits and features to help you prepare steamed foods.

Some of the pots you'll find are part of our stainless steel cookware collection. Stainless steel helps heat the pot slowly and evenly, and it's a durable material that's easy to clean. Stainless steel options are also great for use on induction stovetops.

Also part of the stainless steel pot collection, All-Clad cookware steamer sets are available in different sizes. Choose from options like a three-quart or five-quart pot.

Explore other pot options, like our nonstick cookware line. It features Thermo-Clad™ technology which helps ensure uniform heating without pesky hot spots on your pot. These pots also feature a double-wall insulated stainless steel lid to keep food warm inside. The nonstick coating on the inside and outside of the pot makes it quick and easy for you to release food.

Get ready for outdoor entertaining with a steamer crafted for using directly on your favorite outdoor grill. It features a perforated insert that's quick to heat up, durable and effortless to clean. The steamer's long-handled design makes it safer and easier to lift and transfer the pot on and off the grill.

In addition to classic steamer pots, you'll find specialty pots at Williams Sonoma. An elegant copper design adds eye-catching detail to Mauviel's potato steamer pot. Unlike a standard pot shape, this pot features a unique build that allows water to quickly boil in its narrow base while steam circulates around the food above. Its double-chambered design means you don't need to add much water to steam your vegetables thoroughly.

Caring for your cookware doesn't have to be scary. Explore our handy guide for quick tips on properly caring for your new steamer pot. With the proper care and maintenance, you'll be steaming your favorite foods from the same steamer set for years.