Abstract: There is disclosed a steamer for tamales and other comestibles having a rack capable of supporting foods being cooked therein at an inclined orientation. The rack is provided with a number of horizontal tiers or assemblies each constructed of rings joined by radially positioned spokes. Corresponding rings within each of the rack's assemblies increase in size from the top to the bottom of the rack establishing conically shaped surfaces upon which comestibles may be positively supported at an incline. The spokes connecting the rings of each of the assemblies are vertically oriented one above the other and divide the rack into separate receptacles for segregating foods during cooking. Two or more racks may be stacked within the steamer's open-topped vessel thereby increasing its cooking capacity.