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In New England lobster shacks, cooks rely on traditional graniteware vessels like this one to steam the crustaceans, whose delicate flavor and texture would be marred by boiling. The two-tiered steamer is made of lightweight steel, which quickly heats up. Its speckled finish is typical of traditional graniteware cooking vessels. Simply fill the bottom with liquid, then use the insert to steam shellfish, corn and other shore dinner favorites. The spigot simplifies draining cooking liquid that can be used to create a flavorful base for soups and sauces. 19-qt. cap.; 14" diam., 14" high. Made in U.S.A. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.

Home cooks are discovering the wonderful bounty of salts available today—kosher salts, sea salts, fleur de sel and a variety of seasoned or smoked salts. Fashioned from alder wood, our sectioned box allows you to store four salt varieties and bring them to the table for sampling on foods. Diners can grab a pinch as they please. The lidded box has brass-plated steel hinges and a protective lacquer finish. Each compartment holds 2 oz. salt. 9 1/2" x 2 3/4" x 2 1/2" high. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.