What types of dishes can I prepare using different pots and steamers?

Pots and steamers can be used to prepare a variety of dishes. Large pots are ideal for boiling water, making soups, stews, or browning ingredients. Steamers harness boiling water vapor to cook foods like vegetables, clams, or tamales. Specialized options like double boilers are perfect for delicate recipes, while pasta boilers with included strainers make draining pasta easy. To discover the best cookware for your needs, visit our Best Cookware of 2025 guide.

Which cookware material should I choose for my kitchen?

Choosing cookware material depends on your cooking style. Stainless steel is durable, copper and clad options offer excellent heat control, cast iron retains heat well, and non-stick surfaces are easy to clean. For a detailed overview, see our Cookware Buying Guide.

How do I properly clean stainless steel pots and steamers?

Stainless steel cookware requires gentle care to maintain its appearance and performance. Learn recommended cleaning methods and maintenance tips by reading our How to Clean Stainless Steel Cookware article.

What makes a double boiler different from a standard pot?

A double boiler uses gentle, indirect heat to melt or cook delicate foods, preventing scorching. This is ideal for chocolate, custards, or sauces. For more insights on cookware for delicate dishes, refer to our Cookware Buying Guide.

How do I select the right pot or steamer size for my household?

Choose the pot or steamer size based on the number of people you cook for and dish types you prepare. Larger stock pots are great for soups and gatherings, while smaller sizes suit daily needs. If you need personalized advice, Abt's experts are happy to help—just contact us.

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Equip your kitchen with the proper pots and steamers from Abt. The stock pot is meant for holding large amounts of water for boiling, making soups, stews, brown, saute, reduce and more. Steamers are a great way to use the vapor from the boiling water to cook through tamales, clams, and vegetables. Abt also carries specialized options like a double boiler for those delicate dishes, and pasta boilers that have an included strainer for easy removal and separation of the pasta from the water. With Abt's wide selection of pots and steamers in Stainless Steel, Copper, Clad, Cast Iron, non-stick and more, you're sure to find the one you need.