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A pasta insert changes how you drain. Instead of carrying a pot of boiling water to the sink and tipping it into a colander, you lift the food out and leave the water where it is. The Made In Stainless Steel Pasta Insert is sized for the Made In 6 Quart Stock Pot and the Made In 8 Quart Stock Pot, turning either one into a pasta cooker for weeknight dinners, batch cooking, and any task that calls for boiling and draining. Why Cook with an Insert Precise timing: Lifting the insert stops the cooking immediately, so pasta, grains, beans, and vegetables come out when they are done rather than continuing to cook on the way to the sink. Cooking water stays in the pot: The water remains behind, ready to loosen and finish a pasta sauce or to serve as a base for broths and stocks. There is no need to remember to reserve a cup before draining. No heavy pour: Draining means lifting only the insert and its contents, not several quarts of boiling water. One pot of water, several batches: Because the water stays on the heat, you can blanch vegetables, lift them out, and cook pasta in the same water without starting over. Light to handle: The insert is lightweight and lifts out of the pot easily. What to Cook with It Long and short pasta, from linguine to rigatoni Green vegetables for blanching before an ice bath Potatoes and other root vegetables Dried beans and whole grains A Note on Fit The insert is designed for Made In’s current 6 and 8 quart stock pots. Some customers with earlier Made In 8 quart stock pots have reported that the insert does not fit. If your pot predates the current line, please contact us before ordering. Learn More

One pot that steams, boils and deep-fries saves a lot of cabinet space, and the Resto 8.5-quart multi-pot does it with a pair of deep lift-out colanders. Drop one in to cook pasta and lift it out to drain without carrying a pot of boiling water to the sink, or use it as a steamer basket for vegetables and dumplings above simmering water. With both colanders in place, you can blanch spring vegetables in one while penne boils in the other. The tall pot also steams asparagus standing upright and whole ears of corn.With the colanders out, the pot works as a stockpot for soup and stock or as a heavy pot for browning and stewing. Demeyere lists seven uses in all, deep-frying among them, with a colander serving as the fry basket. In our hands-on testing, the encapsulated base with its aluminum core spread heat well toward the sides, so deep-frying oil held an even temperature, such as 350°F (175°C), out to the edges of the pot. Markings inside the pot show how much water you have added, which saves measuring.Resto is Demeyere’s value collection, made for cooks who want sturdy stainless cookware at a lower cost than Atlantis or Industry 5. For a stockpot in those collections, see the Atlantis 8.5-quart stockpot or the Industry 5 8.5-quart stock pot. Our Demeyere cookware guide covers all three. Learn More

A roast cooked flat on the bottom of a pan steams in its own juices. Raising it on a rack lets hot air reach the underside and keeps the drippings clear for gravy. Norpro’s adjustable roast rack sets to seven positions, from nearly flat for a pork loin to a deep V that cradles a turkey breast side up.The rack sits inside a standard roasting pan and folds flat when the holidays are over, so it stores in a drawer beside the sheet pans. Because it is light, it is easy to lift out with the roast still on it if you want to deglaze the pan on the stovetop.This is one of the Thanksgiving tools customers ask about together. Brine the bird in the Norpro brining bag, roast it on this rack, baste it with the stainless baster, then pour the drippings through the glass gravy separator for a lean gravy. Learn More

A folding steamer basket turns any saucepan or pot with a lid into a vegetable steamer. Norpro’s stainless steel steamer opens from 5.5 to 9.5 inches across, so its overlapping petals fan out to fit the pot you have, from a small saucepan to a wide Dutch oven.Add an inch of water, set the basket in the pot and bring the water to a simmer. The legs hold the vegetables just above the water, so broccoli and green beans steam evenly and keep their color. The basket also steams dumplings and fish fillets.When you are done, the petals fold back into a compact bowl that stores in a drawer. Norpro also suggests using it as a colander for rinsing fruit and vegetables. Because the basket is stainless steel, it will not hold odors from fish or garlic. For mashing steamed potatoes and squash, use the Norpro Krona potato masher or the Deluxe Jumbo Ricer. Learn More

Master the Chemistry of Preserves with Solid, Unlined French Copper When you lift the Matfer Bourgeat Copper Jam Pan, the 14 1/8-inch diameter and substantial weight immediately signal its professional pedigree. This isn't merely a pot; it is a specialized tool for the serious saucier and preserver. Unlike multi-purpose cookware, this pan is intentionally unlined. This allows fruit acid to react with the copper, releasing ions that physically bond with pectin. The result is a firmer, more stable set and a vibrant fruit color that stainless steel simply cannot replicate. The flared rim and wide surface area are engineered for rapid evaporation. During testing, we noted how the wide mouth accelerates the reduction of water content, significantly shortening the cooking time. This speed is vital for preserving the fresh, bright flavor profile of delicate fruits like raspberries or apricots, which turn muddy and dull when subjected to prolonged boiling. The heavy-gauge construction prevents the 'hot spots' that plague thinner aluminum or steel pans. Whether you are working over a high-output commercial range or a precise induction surface (with an interface disk), the heat distributes laterally across the base and up the flared sides. The bronze handles are securely riveted, providing a stable grip when tilting the 8.5-quart load to jar your preserves. This is a tactile, heavy-duty instrument for those who view jam-making as both a science and a heritage craft. Learn More