Original Salbree Steamer Basket for 3 qt quart Instant Pot Accessories, Stainless Steel Strainer and Insert fits IP Insta Pots, Instapot, Other Pressure Cookers, with Silicone Handle [6qt 8qt avail]

I was looking for a small wire mesh basket that would fit inside of a normal 6-quart pot, or dutch oven. I ordered the 6-quart version of this same steamer basket, but it was much smaller than I anticipated. The 8-quart steamer basket actually fits much better inside of the 6-quart dutch oven and pot. I was looking for a basket that I could cook pasta in, where I could simply lift the basket out to drain the pasta, rather than needing to use a separate collander. Normal pots that come with a pasta insert, typically have larger holes in the insert, and pasta sometimes slips through the holes, and to the bottom of the pot. The wire mesh of these baskets is too small for the pasta to slip through. Using this basket, the pasta no longer burns or sticks to the bottom of the pot, because the basket does not touch the bottom of the pot. Using this basket, it is very easy to drain the pasta, simply picking the basket up, via the silicon covered handle. The wire mesh is small enough to accommodate grains of rice also, if you wanted to use it for that. And, it could also be used for steaming of vegetables, dumplings, or anything else. The only negative is that it DOES stick out of the top of the pot, so you could not use the basket in those cases where you wanted to use the lid to seal the pot. Personally, I really like these baskets. If I could make any manufacturer suggestions, it would be to make the baskets as wide as possible, to come within 1/2 - 1/4 of an inch from the side walls of a standard 6 quart pot or dutch oven, and where the top of the basket sits just under the closed lid. I gave them 5 stars, because I like the materials, quality of the build, quality of the mesh, and versatility. But, I would like to see them designed to better fit a typical 6-quart pot or dutch oven.

Works and fits perfect

Ok, this doesn't sit inside my Hexclad 8 qt. pot & allow a lid to seal the pot. However, this works very easily in my 12 qt. camping pots. It also works good as a pasta strainer. Good construction, easy handle to lift the basket.

Great fit, helps a lot picking up hard boiled eggs and veggies, but i believeit will be functionalfor other types of cookingin the pot. Im a novice, so I'm still exploring what I can cook using this accessory. Fits perfectly and I can lift up the basket by picking up the covered handle (I tested it for heat after releasing steam & opening the lid for about 1 minute and it was great to lift with my fingers). I suggest testing this out, but do it safely by waiting, then narrow it down from there and adopt the shortest time. Has NOT scratched my pan, but I'm not scooting it around. She's not interfere with sealing for pressure cooking or other types of cooking. Seems sturdy, not fragile. Decent weight & metal mesh is thick & strong enough & no rust so far, crossing fingers! No assembly needed.

Appears to be well made and has a nice padded handle. Haven’t used it yet . Pleased with it at any rate.

Fits inside small instant pot and easy to extract. Works fine.

Works great. I have a Presto 4 quart pressure cooker, and it just fits inside. I used it to cook pinto beans, and they did not touch the bottom, and nothing burned.

Fits perfectly and works very well, happy with our purchase and it really is an essential to go with the Instant Pot, this should be included not an extra that you have to buy separately.

Muy útil, queda muy bien para la Instant pot de 8 qt. Resistente y ligera, tiene aislante en la agarradera que permite poder tomarla sin quemarse. Llegó en tiempo y forma

This works better than the other two steamer racks I have.

Fits the 3qt perfect and saves me a lot of scooping time out of the small pot. I like the 4 round feet which are short enough to get down to boiling water and won't scratch the pot easily. The handle can be covered well by the Instant Pot lid. One thing people might not like could be the tips of the handle are protruding outside the basket without any protective wrapping. User might scratch their hands or tear at the sponge while they are cleaning this. However, I always use gloves to take it out and doing the dishes, so that doesn't seem to be a problem to me. Good price and very useful.

Excellent strainer

Esta canasta funciona muy bien en el instant pot.