What the Heck is this?

Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle

16 years ago

I found this in my Mothers pots n pans. What the heck is it used for?

This pan has a plastic handle, a button on the lid, pan with a latch, a wire basket.

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angela_nor_calif
16 years ago
Gayle - It looks like a pressure cooker.
ont_gal
16 years ago
its more apt to be a steamer type baking rig for angel food from way back
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Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
Original Author
16 years ago
My friend thinks it is for steaming tamales. I guess you could.

The pan has the latch on it. Could it be for some sort of custard?

Since it has a plastic handle it doesn't go in the oven.

Gayle
wildchild
16 years ago
It looks like a Bain Marie for making things like cheesecake. Water goes in the bottom to keep the cheesecake moist while baking.
wildchild
16 years ago
Forgot to add it would be for stovetop "baking" or "steaming" like for plum pudding.
angela_nor_calif
16 years ago
Tells you what I know. lol
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
Original Author
16 years ago
Heck! I guess its a Bain Marie. Someone must have given it to Mom, I don't think she would have bought something like that.

Gayle
naughtykitty
16 years ago
To me it looks like it is for steaming the pudding type desserts that need a water bath. My aunt makes an amazing persimmon pudding (Nancy Reagan's recipe) that uses a water bath to steam.
glenda_al
16 years ago
Great for steaming hot dog buns!

Like I know!
jenni_ca
16 years ago
I know exactly what it is cause I have one I got from my MIL's house! LOL
It is called a Turbo Cooker. You supposedly can cook several things at once. It was on an infomercial for awhile.
The one I have is brand new, she never used it. There is a vidoe with it but I haven't watched it.
Keep saying I'm going to try it but never have.

Here is a link that might be useful: Turbo Cooker
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
Original Author
16 years ago
Interesting! It is a Turbo Cooker. No cookbook though.

I'll have to try to make cornpudding in it. I like steamed Asparagus too.

Thanks Jenni!

Gayle
jenni_ca
16 years ago
Want me to send you the video? I'll never watch it and doubt I will ever use this thing.
I'd be happy to mail it to you if you want it.
ntt_hou
16 years ago
Yep, it is a Turbo Cooker and I got one too. I used it only once and made cupcakes. Some sort of cherry chocolatey cupcakes that used cherry coke, I believe. It was too long ago to remember. But, it did well. The cupcakes were light and fluffy and... yummy =o)

It was supposed to speed up the cooking time and should do steam, roast, etc. However, there was a flaw in the design, the lid. It wasn't heavy enough to stay down and tight in order for the steam not to get out.

I packed it up when moved and now, I'm not sure where mine is. I'm going to try and find it. I miss those cupcakes!
kathy813
16 years ago
I got my turbo cooker at Walmart several years ago and I love it! I love to make stir fry in it.
kayjones
16 years ago
We had one and used it to cook on the pontoon boat. We had a portable propane stove and this Turbo cooker, which we got off QVC, and it served us well - we could cook ANYTHING on it!
Happy_Go_Lucky_Gayle
Original Author
16 years ago
Anybody want it? It's going in a Garage Sale soon. I'm cleaning house.

Gayle

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