Revere 2-Quart Stainless-Steel Double Boiler Insert

I guess the joke was on me. I assumed that a lid would be included, but I guess that cost extra, or has to be purchased separately. I returned the item, because I didn't own any lids that fit this particular pot. And I wasn't about to go treasure hunting in my city to obtain one. Next time I'll be sure a lid is included before I buy.

I decided to buy this double boiler insert despite my unhappiness with the set of Revere cookware that I bought two years ago. That cookware was of very poor quality overall. It was flimsy and badly constructed. This double boiler insert was apparently manufactured in a very different factory (or country). It is sturdy and very well engineered. This is the quality Revere cookware that I remember from forty years ago. It appears that Revere realized that it needed to address their quality control problem if they hoped to survive as a company.

I had the 2-quart Revere saucepan and perforated type insert that I have used as a steamer for many years with no problems. When I wanted to make the old-fashioned type 30-minute oatmeal with a minimum of stirring I ordered the solid insert to turn it into a double boiler. It fit perfectly and does what it's supposed to do. Beautiful stainless steel finish too and the oatmeal comes out great.

When I ordered this item, I had intended to get the perforated type to use as a steamer, but I accidently ordered this one. It is simple, well made and unpretentious, as most Revereware items are.

I've had a complete set of Revere Ware for over 30 years with the 2-quart double boiler as another treasured addition. It has upheld the sturdy construction from years past. I do anxiously hope to find a 1-quart double boiler as a more usable size.