Steamers

Steamers that keep the entire steam path in stainless steel, glass, or bamboo.

Steam passing through plastic baskets can carry chemicals derived from the plastic into the food below. Stainless steel, glass, and bamboo steam paths keep the vapor and condensate free of plastic contact.

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All-Clad Stainless Steamer Insert (3 qt)

All-Clad Stainless Steamer Insert (3 qt) STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: 18/10 stainless steel keeps heated food contact on metal, not a synthetic nonstick layer. Dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Materials: 18/10 stainless steel $89.95★ 4.8 · 500+ ratings View on Amazon

Anolon Universal Covered Steamer Insert

Anolon Universal Covered Steamer Insert STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Stainless steel keeps heated food contact on metal. Dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Materials: stainless steel $44.95★ 4.7 · 800+ ratings View on Amazon

Cook N Home 8 Qt Stainless Pasta Pot with Strainer Insert

Cook N Home 8 Qt Stainless Pasta Pot with Strainer Insert STAINLESS STEELGLASSALUMINUM Why we recommend it: Food cooks against stainless steel. Dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Materials: stainless steel · tempered glass $89.99★ 4.7 · 4,000+ ratings View on Amazon

Cuisinart Stainless Steel Steamer (CTG-00-SS)

Cuisinart Stainless Steel Steamer (CTG-00-SS) STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Stainless steel forms the cooking surface. Materials: stainless steel $14.99★ 4.7 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon

Salbree Stainless Steamer Basket for 6 Qt Instant Pot

Salbree Stainless Steamer Basket for 6 Qt Instant Pot STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Stainless steel keeps heated food contact on metal. Dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Materials: stainless steel $19.98★ 4.7 · 7,000+ ratings View on Amazon

WMF Stainless Steel Steamer Insert (24 cm)

WMF Stainless Steel Steamer Insert (24 cm) STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Stainless steel forms the cooking surface. Materials: stainless steel $174.53★ 4.7 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon

All-Clad Stainless Steamer (5 qt, E414S564)

All-Clad Stainless Steamer (5 qt, E414S564) STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Stainless steel forms the cooking surface without a PFAS/PTFE nonstick coating. Dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Materials: stainless steel $129.95★ 4.6 · 700+ ratings View on Amazon

BirdRock Home Bamboo Steamer (10-inch)

BirdRock Home Bamboo Steamer (10-inch) Why we recommend it: Bamboo provides the heated food-contact surface. Materials: bamboo $22.95★ 4.6 · 2,000+ ratings View on Amazon

Chef Craft Classic Steamer Basket (expandable)

Chef Craft Classic Steamer Basket (expandable) STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Stainless steel keeps heated food contact on metal. Dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Materials: stainless steel $6.49★ 4.6 · 2,000+ ratings View on Amazon

Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Steamer Insert (20cm)

Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Steamer Insert (20cm) STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Food cooks against stainless steel. Backed by a lifetime warranty. Materials: stainless steel $49.95★ 4.6 · 200+ ratings View on Amazon

Farberware Stack N Steam 3-Piece Set

Farberware Stack N Steam 3-Piece Set STAINLESS STEELALUMINUM Why we recommend it: Stainless steel keeps heated food contact on metal. Dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Materials: stainless steel $44.99★ 4.6 · 2,000+ ratings View on Amazon

Made In 10-Inch Stainless Clad Steamer Insert

Made In 10-Inch Stainless Clad Steamer Insert STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Stainless steel forms the cooking surface without a PFAS/PTFE nonstick coating. Made in Italy. Materials: stainless steel $99.00★ 4.6 · 72 ratings View on Amazon

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steamer

OXO Good Grips Stainless Steamer STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Food cooks against stainless steel. Dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Materials: stainless steel $26.95★ 4.6 · 6,000+ ratings View on Amazon

Prime Home Direct Bamboo Steamer Basket (8-inch, 2-tier)

Prime Home Direct Bamboo Steamer Basket (8-inch, 2-tier) Why we recommend it: Bamboo provides the heated food-contact surface. Materials: bamboo $24.49★ 4.6 · 3,000+ ratings View on Amazon

Tramontina Gourmet Steamer Insert

Tramontina Gourmet Steamer Insert STAINLESS STEELGLASSALUMINUM Why we recommend it: Tri-ply stainless steel keeps heated food contact on metal. Tri-ply construction spreads heat through the base and walls. Materials: stainless steel · tempered glass $49.95★ 4.6 · 500+ ratings View on Amazon

Concord Steamer Cookware Set (3 qt, 3-piece)

Concord Steamer Cookware Set (3 qt, 3-piece) STAINLESS STEELGLASS Why we recommend it: Stainless steel keeps heated food contact on metal. Materials: stainless steel · tempered glass $32.98★ 4.5 · 800+ ratings View on Amazon

Helen's Asian Kitchen Bamboo Steamer (12-inch)

Helen's Asian Kitchen Bamboo Steamer (12-inch) Why we recommend it: Bamboo provides the heated food-contact surface. Stackable for compact storage. Materials: bamboo $27.96★ 4.5 · 2,000+ ratings View on Amazon

Joyce Chen Bamboo Steamer (10-inch, 2-tier)

Joyce Chen Bamboo Steamer (10-inch, 2-tier) Why we recommend it: Bamboo provides the heated food-contact surface. Materials: bamboo $19.95★ 4.5 · 3,000+ ratings View on Amazon

SUNHOUSE Stainless Steel Steamer Pot Insert, 3.1 Qt

SUNHOUSE Stainless Steel Steamer Pot Insert, 3.1 Qt STAINLESS STEELGLASS Why we recommend it: Tri-ply stainless steel forms the cooking surface. Dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Materials: stainless steel · tempered glass $27.99★ 4.5 · 900+ ratings View on Amazon

VENTION 3 Tier Induction Steamer Pot for Cooking, 11 Inch(28cm), 8.1 Qt

VENTION 3 Tier Induction Steamer Pot for Cooking, 11 Inch(28cm), 8.1 Qt STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Food cooks against stainless steel. Dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Materials: stainless steel $53.08★ 4.5 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon

WMF Vitalis Steamer with Glass Lid (large)

WMF Vitalis Steamer with Glass Lid (large) STAINLESS STEELGLASS Why we recommend it: Stainless steel keeps heated food contact on metal. Made in Germany. Materials: stainless steel · glass $268.33★ 4.5 · 76 ratings View on Amazon

Zoie + Chloe Bamboo Steamer Basket (2-Tier)

Zoie + Chloe Bamboo Steamer Basket (2-Tier) Why we recommend it: Bamboo provides the heated food-contact surface. Stackable for compact storage. Materials: bamboo $23.99★ 4.5 · 700+ ratings View on Amazon

Concord 3-Tier Stainless Steamer (11-inch)

Concord 3-Tier Stainless Steamer (11-inch) STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Stainless steel forms the cooking surface. Compatible with induction cooktops. Materials: stainless steel $79.98★ 4.4 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon

Granite Ware Porcelain Enameled Blancher (21 qt)

Granite Ware Porcelain Enameled Blancher (21 qt) PORCELAINENAMELUSA PRODUCTION Why we recommend it: Cast iron holds heat while the enamel finish provides the food-contact surface without PFAS/PTFE nonstick chemistry. Made in the USA. Materials: porcelain · steel $45.40★ 4.4 · 600+ ratings View on Amazon

Norpro Steamer Cooker Set (stockpot + insert)

Norpro Steamer Cooker Set (stockpot + insert) STAINLESS STEELGLASS Why we recommend it: Food cooks against tri-ply stainless steel. TRI-PLY construction spreads heat through the base and walls. Materials: stainless steel · tempered glass $35.46★ 4.4 · 1,000+ ratings View on Amazon

Viking Steamer Insert and Colander

Viking Steamer Insert and Colander CAST IRON Why we recommend it: A bare cast-iron surface keeps heated food contact off synthetic nonstick chemistry. Dishwasher safe for easier cleanup. Materials: stainless steel · cast iron $59.99★ 4.3 · 59 ratings View on Amazon

Wahei Freiz TY-030 Tsubamesanjo Pot and Steaming Plate

Wahei Freiz TY-030 Tsubamesanjo Pot and Steaming Plate STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Food cooks against stainless steel. Made in Japan. Materials: stainless steel $70.40★ 4.3 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon

Yoshikawa YJ2793 Cooking Iroha Stainless Steamer Plate

Yoshikawa YJ2793 Cooking Iroha Stainless Steamer Plate STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Food cooks against stainless steel. Made in Japan. Materials: stainless steel $29.00★ 4.3 · 100+ ratings View on Amazon

Norpro Expandable Stainless Steamer

Norpro Expandable Stainless Steamer STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Food cooks against stainless steel. Materials: stainless steel $11.96★ 4.2 · 800+ ratings View on Amazon

Fissler Vitaquick Premium 10.6-Quart Pressure Cooker with Steamer Insert

Fissler Vitaquick Premium 10.6-Quart Pressure Cooker with Steamer Insert STAINLESS STEEL Why we recommend it: Food cooks against stainless steel. Materials: stainless steel · ceramic $399.95 View product

Hestan ProBond Luxe Three-Quart Soup Pot and Steamer Set

Hestan ProBond Luxe Three-Quart Soup Pot and Steamer Set STAINLESS STEELALUMINUM Why we recommend it: Food cooks against stainless steel. Made in Italy. Materials: stainless steel $299.95 View product

What we avoid

These are category-level exclusions when materials or treatments are disclosed. Each product card explains why we recommend it and lists the disclosed materials.

PTFE / Teflon PFOA & GenX Leaded enamel Aluminum contact surfaces "Ceramic" quasi-coatings