The Winco STR-15 is a 14-3/4 inch round stainless steel steamer rack with built-in handles, the standard insert for elevating food above boiling water in a large stock pot or steamer kettle. Pair with a 20-32 quart stock pot (the STR-15 sits flat in pots roughly 15-16 inches in interior diameter) to convert any large pot into a steamer for vegetables, tamales, dim sum, or pasta.

Why a Dedicated Steamer Rack

Boiling water cooks vegetables harder, leaches color and flavor into the water, and produces a less attractive end result than steaming. A steamer rack lets the rising steam do the cooking while the food sits above the water level - vegetables retain bright color and crunch, fish stays moist, and dumplings hold their shape. For commercial production where consistency matters, steaming beats boiling for most vegetable applications.

Sizing Notes

The 14-3/4 inch diameter fits standard 20-32 quart commercial stock pots (Vollrath, Winco, Thunder Group, Update International - all share roughly the same interior diameter at this capacity range). Confirm your stock pot's interior diameter before ordering; an oversized rack will not seat flat, and an undersized rack will tilt and dump food into the water.

Care

Dishwasher safe. After use, soak in hot soapy water to release any food residue from the perforated surface. Wire brushes will scratch the stainless finish; use a softer scrub pad instead.