Steam instead of boil
Boiling washes color and nutrients into the water. This insert lifts vegetables, fish and dumplings above a gentle simmer so they cook through while keeping their flavor and vitamins.
Oster Sangerfield Stainless Steel Expandable Steamer Insert, 7 to 10.5 Inches, Collapsible Steamer Basket
This Oster Sangerfield insert turns a pot you already own into a steamer, then folds flat to store.
$18.99
- Fits pots 7 to 10.5 inches
- Durable stainless steel
- Removable lift post
- Dishwasher safe
- Folds flat
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Description
Oster Sangerfield Stainless Steel Expandable Steamer Insert
At a Glance
- Fits almost any pot: the fold-out petals collapse to 7 inches and expand to 10.5 inches to seat inside most saucepans, stockpots and Dutch ovens.
- Durable stainless steel: rust-resistant, food-safe metal that holds up to daily steam and high heat.
- Removable center post: a lift-out stem handle lets you place and remove the hot basket without burning your fingers, then unscrews for storage.
- Steam or strain: doubles as a colander for rinsing berries, greens and pasta over the sink.
- Dishwasher safe: folds flat and cleans up in seconds.
Steaming is the quiet hero of a healthy kitchen. It cooks broccoli, carrots, fish fillets, dumplings and tamales in their own moisture so they keep their color, texture and nutrients instead of leaching them into boiling water. This Oster Sangerfield insert turns a pot you already own into a steamer, then folds flat and tucks into a drawer when you are done.
Key Features
- Adjustable footprint: hinged petals flex from 7 to 10.5 inches so one basket serves small saucepans and wide stockpots alike.
- Elevated feet: short legs lift food above the simmering water so it steams instead of stewing.
- Perforated bed: steam rises evenly through the petals to cook vegetables and proteins through without soggy spots.
- Cool-touch stem: the center post gives you a safe grip to lower and lift the basket in and out of a hot pot.
- Nutrient-friendly cooking: gentle steam preserves flavor and vitamins that hard boiling washes away.
- Fold-flat storage: collapses nearly closed to slide into a utensil drawer.
Before You Buy
We would rather you know this now than after it arrives.
- This is the insert only. No pot is included. You set it inside a saucepan or stockpot you already own.
- Match your pot size: it is built for pots roughly 7 to 10.5 inches across the inside. In a much wider pot the petals cannot span the gap.
- Center post is removable: the stem lifts out, which is handy for low lids but means it is not a fixed handle.
What's Included
- 1 stainless steel expandable steamer basket
- 1 removable center post / lift handle
Perfect For
- Steaming broccoli, carrots and green beans for weeknight dinners
- Gently cooking fish fillets, shrimp and dumplings
- Warming tamales and reheating without a microwave
- Blanching vegetables before freezing
- Rinsing berries, greens and pasta as a fold-flat strainer
Full Specifications▼
Dimensions & Materials
- Adjustable width: 7 in collapsed to 10.5 in expanded
- Material: stainless steel
- Design: hinged fold-out petals with elevated feet
- Center post: removable lift handle
Care & Compatibility
- Fits pots approximately 7 to 10.5 inches in inside diameter
- Doubles as a strainer / colander
- Dishwasher safe
- Folds flat for storage
Frequently Asked Questions▼
Does a pot come with this? No. It is a steamer insert only. Drop it into a saucepan or stockpot you already own.
What size pot do I need? Any pot with an inside diameter of roughly 7 to 10.5 inches. The petals expand to grip the sides.
Can I put it in the dishwasher? Yes. It is dishwasher safe, and it folds flat so it stores easily.
Can I use it as a strainer? Yes. It works as a colander for rinsing fruit, vegetables and pasta.
How do I lift it out while it is hot? Use the removable center post as a handle to raise and lower the basket safely.
Care & Use▼
- Let the basket cool before removing it from the pot, using the center post as a handle.
- Wash by hand or in the dishwasher; dry to keep the stainless bright.
- Keep the water level below the feet so food steams rather than boils.
- Fold flat to store.
Why Choose Oster?▼
Oster has spent nearly a century building kitchen workhorses that families trust, from blenders to cookware. The Sangerfield line brings that same no-drama durability to everyday stainless steel cooking tools. This expandable steamer is the kind of quietly useful piece that ends up in the drawer you reach for most.
Shipping & Warranty
Your Oster Sangerfield steamer insert is carefully packed and dispatched from our warehouse. Ships fast from CurbGo with tracking.
Guarantees
Shipping to the 48 contiguous states, with orders processed within 2 business days. If it is not right, you have 30 days from delivery to return unused items in the original packaging. Questions before or after you buy go to CurbGo's U.S.-based support team.
Specs
| Material | Stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Adjustable width | 7 in to 10.5 in |
| Center post | Removable lift handle |
| Doubles as | Strainer / colander |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Storage | Folds flat |
One basket, almost any pot
Sized to fit what you own
Buying a dedicated steamer pot means storing another pot. The hinged petals expand from 7 to 10.5 inches to seat inside saucepans and stockpots you already have in the cabinet.
Cleans up and disappears
Bulky steamers hog cabinet space. This one is dishwasher safe and folds nearly flat, so it slides into a utensil drawer and comes out only when a recipe calls for steam.
Built to flex
A few numbers that matter when you cook.
7 to 10.5 in
Adjustable width
1
Removable lift post
Dishwasher
Safe to clean
Folds flat
For storage
Why this steamer earns its drawer space
Against the generic fixed-size steamer
A one-size basket only fits one pot. These hinged petals adjust across a range so a single insert serves your small saucepan and your wide stockpot alike.
Against a bulky dedicated steamer pot
A standalone steamer pot takes a full cabinet slot. This insert uses cookware you already own and folds flat to store in a drawer instead.
Against thin folding baskets
Flimsy petals warp and collapse under weight. Sturdy stainless steel construction holds its shape under a full load of vegetables and stands up to daily steam.
Does a pot come with this?
No. It is a steamer insert only. Drop it into a saucepan or stockpot you already own.
What size pot do I need?
Any pot with an inside diameter of roughly 7 to 10.5 inches. The petals expand to grip the sides.
Can I put it in the dishwasher?
Yes. It is dishwasher safe, and it folds flat so it stores easily.
Can I use it as a strainer?
Yes. It works as a colander for rinsing fruit, vegetables and pasta.
How fast will it ship and can I return it?
Orders ship to the 48 contiguous states and process within 2 business days. If it is not right, you have 30 days from delivery to return unused items in the original packaging.
Verified Purchase Reviews
Real feedback from verified purchasers of this product.
Customer Reviews
4.67 out of 5
Based on 3 reviews
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★★★★★★★★★★
12/19/2024
It works
Nothing special about this item. It does what it is designed to do.
★★★★★★★★★★
09/30/2024
Kitchen
Perfect for my tamales I will definitely re-order again
★★★★★★★★★★
04/20/2022
Excellent !
Excellent item! Works beautifully when used to steam vegetables !
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CurbGo hunts for the well-made version of everyday things and skips the markup. A steamer insert should be simple, sturdy and ready to fit the pots you already own. This Oster Sangerfield basket does exactly that, then folds flat and gets out of your way until the next batch of vegetables.