How do I choose a double boiler?

In choosing a double boiler, first consider your budget. If you do not have much to spend, you do not want to waste time by looking for a lined copper double boiler.

 

Consider your cooking habits. Do you spend enough time in your kitchen to justify the required care involved if you buy, for example, cast iron?

 

Consider what you are cooking. Lined copper, with its nearly immediate cooling, is ideal for the delicate foods you are likely to cook with your double boiler. Conversely, stainless steel is not preferable for such heat-sensitive foods, but it is fine if your double boiler is for occasional use or for melting wax.

 

These criteria will help you narrow your search. Each material for a double boiler has its advantages and disadvantages; evaluate them and determine what material you want.