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Cooking & Baking

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Old Crank

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11. The more expensive induction units
Tue Nov 21, 2023, 03:01 PM
Nov 2023

HAve slider controls to control the heat. That gives you precise heating. It is also faster than gas to boil water.
I have seen some with smart pas sensors. The top knows where the pot is and only provides induction where the pan is. They will turn off when you remove a pot, after a short delay go completely off. Much safer.
The issue with, most, cast iron is the rough bottoms are bad for the glass surface. A previous response says she uses a silicon baking sheet under her cast iron.
Boil overs are easier to clean since the induction top doesn't get as hot as the other type or electric elements.

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Iron pans [View all] Old Crank Nov 2023 OP
In my opinion.... FarPoint Nov 2023 #1
Cast iron Laurelin Nov 2023 #2
I wasn't about to pay the freight Old Crank Nov 2023 #6
Moving is expensive! Laurelin Nov 2023 #8
We jumped quickly Old Crank Nov 2023 #10
What brand do you have? flying rabbit Nov 2023 #3
I don't really know Old Crank Nov 2023 #5
Thanks! flying rabbit Nov 2023 #7
I have a wonderful carbon steel pan, Callalily Nov 2023 #4
I have a few French steel pans and a few old cast iron that I don't use that much on my electric stove... mitch96 Nov 2023 #9
The more expensive induction units Old Crank Nov 2023 #11
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