Zebra Pot Steaming? Testing Two Mods. How Do You Steam Camping Veggies?

[@6bluestrings]

I like the inverted lid w/ thermo hole method. lay the grill plate in the lid to keep the veggies out of the "puddle" . my grill plate usually has some additional "flavor" to impart to the veggies and the steam cleans the grill. win, win.

[@markpreston629]

Excellent video, I generally use the upper pan as a plate, so the idea of putting the steamer holes near the top would work well for me. Cooking pasta and steaming veg at the same time is like two pans in one. Keep the good ideas coming.

[@JoeGuilbeau]

I like the holes drilled in the pan with the lid on top. In this manner one could cook rice underneath (Basamati White) and have asparagus in the steamer basket. Then when the rice is done, turn the lid upside down add the rice, then the asparagus and butter and olive oil, keeping it warm while you brown a Salmon Steak in the pan on the side. Good job!

[@fireboxstove]

Perfect! Thanks Joe!

[@danieldalton9055]

I used a method where i made my billy pot into a “Bain Marie” where i filled the largest section with water and the top pan with chocolate and melted it with the steam from the simmering water. Good method i think. It worker perfectly. We ate toasted marshmallows with warm melted chocolate on top with digestive biscuits. This way, you get a s’more but with properly melted chocolate because i find that when eating s’mores, the chocolate doesn’t melt properly. You can also use this method for a cheese fondue. Yummy stuff!

[@fireboxstove]

Sounds so good!👍

[@james_lessick892]

Great idea!

[@desertghost3056]

I second the collapsible steamer basket. You could make one to fit the rim of the pot so the lid can still be clamped with the steamer basket in between. I like haveing a shallow pot in case I would like to use it to maybe fry some fish or hashbrowns. I'm looking forward to picking up one of your cooksets and try out this year.

[@fireboxstove]

+desertghost Thanks for your feedback!

[@DCCSWKT]

Steve, I found a stainless steel steamer basket that fit the pot and the lid fit perfectly on top. I found it at our local DAV store for a dollar and it works real well. The only thing is I cannot lock the lid with the clips but it worked really well for me. Ken T

[@fireboxstove]

+Ken T I'll look around to see if I can find something like that, that I could offer. Thanks!

[@larryn8]

Did you use the steamer basket with out the inner pan with holes in it, and you couldn’t close the handle, or did you have the steamer basket only and couldn’t close the handle? It would be okay if the handle didn’t close, because in transportation mode you wouldn’t have the handle locked. Of course she would have to use the steamer basket and the pan independently.

[@BrotherGene]

I think a steamer pot would be beneficial for those items like stinging nettle that if steamed would retain much more of its nutrients then if cooked in water

[@perkii4739]

pan with holes as tested. the small amount of water in pan can assist in maintaining warmth

[@fireboxstove]

+Gary Perkins Thanks Gary, the water wasn't a big deal to me.

[@johnrutherford4042]

Good idea well thought out

[@royphelps8084]

I've a steam basket that works so very wonderful, on the 16 pot size, about a inch and a half water in bottom. I don't have holes nowhere in my pots. Got a rack from a old crackpot I use just for spuds. I wish I could send pictures of the two ways I use my pots. I bought my steamer basket off Amazon.

[@fromtheflightdeck252]

Or use the 14cm Zebra with the 14cm stainless steel filter from a "filter pot" that Zebra/Sun etc.etc. companies make to filter sauces and oil in the kitchen

[@johnhoward7298]

Could You make a vegetable steamer work in a zebra pot ( kind of steamer You can get at a dollar store or sometimes at a thrift shop ) ??

[@c_fox7396]

How about a captured strainer in the lid? Something that can be pivoted one way to close it off & maximize heat retention, then turned the other way to act as a strainer or steamer. For sure a weight and cost penalty, but a potential option.

[@fireboxstove]

Great idea, I like it when people get creative. Thanks for watching and for the suggestion!

[@andrewwylie5812]

I think if you, drill (1) holes in the lid so as you could put the vegetables in it that way it drain and you not end up with the vegetables in a small pool of water. Do the same thing for the pan drill (3) holes at even distance from one and other you could get same results but be able to cook more vegetables than the lid, with the same results. Great little video.

[@fireboxstove]

Thanks for the input Andrew 👍👌😎

[@ashleyhoward8926]

My understanding, is that the top inner tray is actually made to contain ice. It's not for cooking in at all. Worth a try though, well done.

[@vacilandoarcher]

So one person disliked your video? There is one in every crowd huh? Thanks for the video, it answered many questions for me. Keep up the great work.

[@fireboxstove]

Vacilando lol! I always get one thumbs down on every video. I think it must be one of my competitors.

[@FlashGeiger]

Just think of it as someone in Australia giving it a thumbs up.

[@mrraiarj]

Very good VDO , Thanks. I should look for a Zebra pot , it looks cool.

[@fireboxstove]

They are great pots and you can find them here with our metal clips on them: www.fireboxstove.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=pot. Thanks for watching!

[@markreynolds3850]

Interesting information ,thanks for sharing this information.

[@fireboxstove]

Thank you for watching Mark, glad you enjoyed it!

[@DCCSWKT]

Steve, Something else to think about would be for you to find a steamer insert like I did and add that to your Firebox Store. Ken T

[@jamesfleming555]

We'd like to have the effective steamer pot for our set, but I don't see them sold on your web site. The inner pot appears to come only with the main pot purchase. We want to keep the included inner pot intact, but would purchase a second one to drill for a steamer...or even purchase one already drilled if you offered them. Adding steaming to the Firebox Stove System really makes sense for preparing healthy meals.

[@fireboxstove]

James we do not sell them separately at this point so you are correct, you would have to purchase a whole new pot with it. It really is a neat way to cook food while out and about. Thanks for watching!

[@danokitemanotoo1791]

I'm thinking that I'll just use the thermometer hole method. One hole & done. Even if it takes a few more minuets to steam. Q: Do you think it would be prudent to make a plug for the 3/8" hole when using the pot for non baking or steaming?

[@fireboxstove]

No there is no need for a plug at all, it doesn't need one at all and still cooks efficiently with the hole. Thanks!

[@thenextarcher]

I like the idea of putting holes right under the top lip of the pan. I am thinking not only could it be used as a vegetable steamer as you demonstrated here but it may be able to be used as a water desalinator. Water would boil in the bottle, go up as steam, and then puddle in the top area with all the salt removed. Do you think this would be possible?

[@fireboxstove]

Yes, that might work well.

[@kcjazz62]

To distill or desalinate, you would need a condensing pan, with a side drain, and a cooling pan above that to facilitate the condensation in the middle pan. The top cooling pan of water would need to be refreshed often. Otherwise, you would just have a percolator... which could be handy too! 😎

[@WanderingBeast]

Im thinking you use a collapsible steamer basket, I use one when I roast my coffee beans, and as a baking tray

[@fireboxstove]

+Wandering Beast Perfect! Thanks Beast!

[@kcjazz62]

A standard sized stainless steel steamer basket fits the 14cm & 16cm pots. It also makes a great "bowl stove" for use with the coffee spit. Just put coals in the basket, and dampen the heat by folding the basket inward. It has great air flow from the bottom (and sides when more open). The SAWC (size & weight constrictions) make it a small, versatile, & light tool to add to the cook system. It will fit the nano & firebox stoves, and can be covered with foil for other uses. Cleanup is about the same as the other stoves. If you remove the center post & legs, it can be used to hold your biomass stones & placed upside down, under the pan, when baking horizontal & vertical. It also makes a good cooling tray & drain pan for greasy foods! It can also store items when packed away. Just a few thoughts to get you going!... 😎 PS- The strainer basket sides make its own windscreen when turned more inward to the center Post.

[@MagnumOpusYT]

Need temp plugs

[@svenskanal]

@@kcjazz62 Can you show me a link to that specific steamer basket you are talking about? Tried searching for it and came up with different styles.

[@MarkBeuster]

Steaming rockz, my friend Steve! It really looks very delicious! Your friend M@rk from Berlin / Germany

[@fireboxstove]

+Mark Beuster Thanks Mark!

[@jackvoss5841]

Have you considered simply using a silicone steamer basket, say, trimmed to fit the pot? The problem has been solved years ago; all e need to do is use that. Courtesy of Half Vast Flying

[@bg4263]

thanks for the comparison. i like the idea of drilling holes in the pan & appreciate your recommendation for placement. about how many holes did you drill? i use the extra billy can pans for baking in a cast iron dutch oven, & sometimes just as a plate. with holes just around the top it will have yet another purpose.

[@fireboxstove]

This was so long ago I am not sure. We offer a Steamer Mod though for our 3 qrt pot now and it has 24 holes, you can see it here: www.fireboxstove.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=steamer%20mod. Thanks for watching!

[@bg4263]

@@fireboxstove ok cool thanks. i see that pan you're selling has holes in the bottom. was it much more effective that way than with holes around the side?

[@mayamachine]

I do this often, but I float a pot in the water with food, then you can still cook in the top pan, and have clean hot water... 3 products 1 bake..

[@fireboxstove]

That is a great idea!!

[@kayakcobber524]

I lived many years in SE Asia and what I still do is put the Vegies just on top of the rice. Even carrots will not end up at the bottom at all. And if you want to make sure you can also let the rice boil and once the water on top of the rice is gone add the Vegies although it's not necessary..

[@fireboxstove]

Very cool tip 👍👌😎

[@kayakcobber524]

@@fireboxstove enjoy dinner 😎...

[@wildinthewild3704]

Hi Steve, how are you? I got the Firebox and the Billy can (14cm) and I absolutely love both of them. What I wanted to ask you is if it's possible to use the pan as a frying pan directly over the fire? Thank you for your answer! Greetings from Germany, Alex

[@fireboxstove]

Yes, you can use the inner pan over the fire the same way you can the pot. Just make sure you have something in the pan cooking and not just roasting it empty with flames that are too hot. Thank you for your order and support!! Cheers!!

[@birddog1220]

Any thoughts on a future video on how you clean up after the cooking and using the pots over wood? I’ve yet to come up with a good method and would love some advice.

[@fireboxstove]

One thing that works well is running alcohol or wiping the pot down with soap and letting it dry before you go. That's what has helped me. I may do a video about it in the future, thanks for the suggestion. Cheers!

[@HelloLivLively]

Instead of a strainer basket, just add another inner pot/plate similar to what you have now, except this one would have a strainer bottom with a pattern similar to the grilling accessory for the Firebox.Then everything would nestle together. Plus, that 3rd strainer "pot" has multi use other than steaming - washing, rinsing, straining foods in the bush, as well as air dry system like a dish rack; line with foil to serve as another plate and/or food prep holder; could also be used as a grill by itself.

[@fireboxstove]

+Mee-Thlen Moy Thanks for the suggestion! I'll keep that in mind if I ever do a complete redesign of the pot.

[@sparky0288]

I got a strainer from Walmart and cut handle off and I use it, that was a while back not sure if they are still stocked, an extra pan with holes in bottom would work too, O've done that before too...

[@xhorntail]

this is what I've heard to be the best solution while keeping the function of the normal dish intact. a stainless steel wire style strainer or grease splash guard modified to fit in the top. not very space friendly for packing though.

[@fireboxstove]

+sparky0288 Cool, Thanks!

[@sparky0288]

+FireboxStove you might try a collapsible strainer

[@n8mayfield]

Great video, I definitely learned a few things. I wonder if you can steam without the holes. I really should send you a steamer rack, it opens up a couple more options for that upright cooking, because the frying pan can be the same, but a small bowl with holes drilled in it like what I baked my chicken in would work great I think, and still all nest together

[@fireboxstove]

+n8mayfield Thanks for the ideas Nathan! And of course for all your support in general!

[@fireboxstove]

+n8mayfield Thanks for the ideas Nathan! And of course for all your support in general!

[@daddated1]

Ingenious ideas,both..

[@fireboxstove]

+daddated1 Thanks!

[@rendercrap]

I'd like to ask, can I steam things without drilling a hole into the plate/lid? or is it just highly recommended to drill in order to steam? I see a lot of people doing it. Is this just to stop the noise of the steam escaping and rattling the lid? I'm getting mine soon and wondering what your personal preference would be for the 12 cm solo kit. To drill or not to drill? I know it boils down to (pun intended) "it's my preference", but I figure I'd ask what your preference would be as well. Are there any "downsides" to drilling side holes in the plate, or a steam hole in the top? Thanks

[@HamidShibataBennett]

Is there a way to steam veggies in the Box Pot?

[@jacqueline7118]

Awesome test! I think if you are a steamer and want that in the bush then it definitely would be worth having a designated steamer pan (with holes in the bottom), it could also be used as a strainer for pasta and stuff as well so still multi-functional. Are the big chunks of wood that you use in the stove hard or soft wood, thanks for sharing.

[@jacqueline7118]

+Jacqueline Schwartz Also, if you took a bit of heavy duty tin foil along you could still use it as a pan if you lined it with that.

[@fireboxstove]

+Jacqueline Schwartz Thanks for your feedback! They are semi hard, we call it scrub oak, not near as good as red or white oak.

[@fireboxstove]

+Jacqueline Schwartz Good point!

[@jacqueline7118]

Were the big chunks of wood you used hard or soft wood? Thanks.

[@johnhoward7298]

How about a steamer basket You can buy at the dollar store ( should fit right inside Your billy pot )

[@holland1904]

Maybe put two or more holes in the deepest part of the lid as it is upside down to allow more steam in to the food and not puddle. God bless.

[@fireboxstove]

+Debbie Holland Thanks Debbie!

[@markpreston629]

Just subbed after checking out your other vids, even though I'm a wood gas stove fan.

[@fireboxstove]

Mark Preston thanks Mark!

[@tomthomas1458]

Do you sale an extra pot with holes drilled in it for steaming. I am thinking I would like an extra. Tom

[@fireboxstove]

We do not sell them separately but they are an option if you purchase a pot

[@pedroclaro7822]

I find it very displeasing that Firemaple completly copied your ideas from this into their Antarcti 1.2L Pot, but ig it's a compliment to your intellect :)

[@fireboxstove]

Thanks for the heads up Pedro 👍😎

[@joeyyazer6020]

Hi! I’m having problems drilling holes along the rim of the dish, even with a cobalt drill bit mounted in a small drill press. Do you have any tips to make this easier? Thanks so much, Joey

[@fireboxstove]

Hi Joey, We do not put holes in the edge rim of the inner pan, only down in it. The size of holes in Steamer Mod are: 2.8 mm. or 7/64” NOTE: If you want to drill this yourself be sure you use a nice sharp bit because the material work hardens and you will want to get through the material quickly.

[@joeyyazer6020]

Ok cool! Thanks very much for your quick reply.

[@prophotos365]

With the way you drilled the holes in the sides of the pan you could make a stew/soup in the main pot with liquid and steam vegetables/potatoes while cooking the main meal in the bigger pot as long as there was enough liquid to generate steam??.

[@fireboxstove]

+prophotos365 Yes, or cooking rice, that would be nice!

[@prophotos365]

+FireboxStove Or most noodles and pasta!

[@elericmarroqiunsr.7037]

I wonder if with the holes at the top you can desalinate water and make it drinkable, I guess it depends on how much steam water gathers so you can drink it.

[@fireboxstove]

Good thinking Eric!

[@daveedwards6567]

I now a man how drilled holes in the bottom of the pan he uses it to stem rice and Vegas works well

[@fireboxstove]

Yes it works great! Thanks for watching Dave!

[@TheLawClerk]

I like the pan with the holes drilled into it.

[@fireboxstove]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@HabitualButtonPusher]

Perhaps have that steamer pan nest inside the regular pan.

[@fireboxstove]

+You Tuber It does. It's the extra pan that comes with the zebra loop handle pots.

[@mccraeconlin3714]

I only eat steamed food. Isn't there a 750ml titanium small pot with internal veggi screen? Can't find one!

[@TBou1983]

McCrae Conlin Keith ti6300 is a rice cooker steamer pot 900ml

[@slowtaknow]

i wonder if you could buy another tray and mod it and fit both in the pot. that would be best. i liked the lid hole but it not working well was a disappointment.

[@fireboxstove]

Yeah, well at least I had fun trying it!

[@slowtaknow]

FireboxStove so are we able to get an additional tray? is that something you can order and or modify for your website?

[@fireboxstove]

woodcraft camper I do have some extra Inner pans for the 16 centimeter pot. please contact me via my website contact page

[@siohbon2]

I would just purchase a $10 folding steamer basket from Walmart that would fit in the pot when it is all packed away.

[@fireboxstove]

That would work too 👍

[@dominicschaeffer909]

it occurs to me that the water in the bottom of the steamer pan probably comes from the frozen beans.

[@fireboxstove]

That's a very good observation 👍😎

[@mikestewart6517]

With a dedicated many-holed steamer tray or basket you get much of the flavor of the veggies dripping down into the billy. You can add other tasty things to the water to make a soup or you have the beginnings of a gravy. Don't start with too much water. Also, you'll probably never have still- frozen food when you go camping. Take good fresh produce which you can use in the beginning days and frozen food later. Certainly not un-fresh green beans.

[@fireboxstove]

Yes, it works great. Thanks for the comment and for watching Mike!

[@pedroclaro7822]

Zebra actually sells steamers now, for 16/18/20cm pots, and I've ordered a few. My idea was to cook rice/pasta/potatoes on the bottom and steam veggies/meat on top, essentially making a rich broth in the process. I've seen someone steam multiple vegetables in the different layers, but your idea is brilliant. Steam whatever you want on top and boil in the bottom for a tasty reduction! You could literally make a soup on the bottom while steaming things on top.

[@Дмитрич-ы8ы]

good idea ; ) !!!

[@fireboxstove]

+Дмитрич Thank you.

[@joycechampion3124]

Use one like this with a ring on the center post. I can picture you pulling it from the pan with the firestick and setting it down on the table. It has legs that keep it elevated, so it will work for serving without dumping the food or letting it get contaminated from below. It can be used as a collander to rinse foraged greens. I use it to poach fish too. www.amazon.com/Sunsella-Vegetable-Steamer-Stainless-Steel/dp/B00KYDZHSI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461938943&sr=8-1&keywords=collapsible+steamer

[@fireboxstove]

+Joyce Champion Thanks for the suggestions!

[@Kingsley_Shat]

You sound just like Ferris Bueler!

[@fireboxstove]

Lol, that's a new one 👍😊

[@น้ําทิพย์บุญถนอม]

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[@fireboxstove]

You can see our products here: www.fireboxstove.com/index.php?route=common/home. Thanks!

[@DisdainusMaximus]

"I've got a nice puddle of butter around here, that I can rub them around in..."

[@MrTruemassa]

add some notemeg to on your beans 😄