- Prepare your asparagus by peeling any thick stalks using a vegetable peeler. You can also just break them off. ...
- Place your asparagus into the basket, put the basket into the asparagus pot and cover. ...
- Allow your asparagus to steam to your desired doneness.
How do you steam asparagus?
Steam asparagus. (We’re not above stating the obvious.) It can be tricky to get asparagus’ thick bottoms fully cooked at the same time as the more delicate tips, and this tall narrow pot does exactly that. It's perfectly designed to keep the stalks upright -- allowing the bottoms to boil in the water, while the tops steam.
Is it better to boil or steam asparagus?
Steaming only requires a small amount of water to come to a boil, which happens faster than a pot of water or boiling the asparagus. When you steam asparagus, you lock in the bright green color, flavor and nutrients of the vegetable, and the chances of overcooking are decreased.
What kind of steamer do you use for sauce pans?
The stainless steel all-purpose steamer is designed to fit 2, 3 and 4 quart All-Clad sauce pans and casseroles. Complete with a tight-fitting lid, the insert has 2 stainless riveted wide loop handles for easy removal from the pan. Simply add vegetables or seafood to the insert to quickly prepare fresh and flavorful dishes
How do I clean the inside of this steamer?
This steamer is made from highly polished 18/10 Stainless Steel. We would recommend using a stainless steel cleaner such as the All-Clad Stainless Steel and Aluminum cleaner and polish or Bar Keepers Friend. You can form a paste with these cleaners, and it will help remove the stain.
