Induction Magnetic Cookware

If you are thinking about buying an induction or range then you should be aware that you need to use magnetic cookware, also known as induction cookware. Induction cooking cookware is just like any other pot or pan except that there needs to be iron in it to work.

Most cookware bottoms are layered, the more layers a cookware has means the higher quality, better cooking and a higher price. When they make induction cookware they just use a layer of iron or an iron disk that is sandwiched in between the stainless steel layers of the pan bottom.

Cookware Sets

Any cast iron skillet or enamel coated iron pot will work fine as long as the bottom is completely flat. A simple way to test your cookware at home is to place a magnet to it and if it sticks then you already have induction cooking cookware.

If you have never used an induction cooktop before and want to try it first, pick yourself up an inexpensive portable induction cooktop for under 0 and try it out. You can always use it around the house as a portable induction buffett warmer or use it to cook one pan meals. It won't heat your kitchen up like a regular cooktop does and is easier cleanup.

If you have a kid in college, induction cooktops are perfect for the dorm room. Because they don't heat up anything except the pot or pan they are extremely safe. Induction cooktops will also save you money on your energy bill guaranteed.

Once you cook with induction you will never want to use any other cooktop. You can even plug it in and cook outdoors like a pro. Because only the pan heats up it is not effected by wind.

Induction Magnetic Cookware

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Induction Cookware - Affordable Options?

For those who are intrigued by the advantages of induction cooking, the thought of having to replace your existing pots and pans with new induction cookware may keep you from exploring the option further. However there are some inexpensive cookware solutions available, and further, your existing cookware may be perfectly suitable for induction cooking. Just because a cookware set is not advertised as a "induction" set, does not mean that it is not suitable; a simple check allows you quickly determine if some or all of your existing cookware is acceptable for induction cooking.

The easiest way to determine if your existing cookware is suitable is to perform the "magnet test". Find a generic magnet and see if the bottom surface of your cooking equipment is magnetic. If it is, you're good to go! If it sticks, but just barely, I would pass, as this indicates only marginal usability for induction cooking. Cast iron requires no checking, so if you own an old cast iron skillet, all you need is an inexpensive portable induction cooktop to venture into induction cooking.

Cookware Sets

Stainless steel actually may either magnetic or non-magnetic, depending on its composition. While many of the popular stainless sets will not pass the magnet test, we have two recommendations that have been confirmed to be magnetic. Just a quick note; many stainless cooking vessels will us a sandwich construction, so that the inner surface that is in contact with the food will be a different stainless steel than the bottom surface (the surface that is in contact with the burner). So it is important to check perform the magnet check on the right surface. All-Clad though not inexpensive is known to be high quality and their stainless cookware sets definitely pass the magnet test.

If you're interested in trying out cooking with induction technology before investing in an expensive induction cookware set,, there are budget options available. One option would be to purchase an inexpensive induction burner, and obtain a cast iron skillet; these can even be purchased for a few dollars at thrift stores. So for under 0 you can enjoy the benefits of induction cooking.

Induction Cookware - Affordable Options?

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