Induction users -- what cookware?
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Comments (8)Just wanted to post that I found out what was "wrong". I called KA and they recommended I try a SS polish but would replace if that didn't work. So I stopped at Canadian Tire (the place I bought the set at) and bought Lagostina SS & Copper polish. I really didn't have hope this would work considering what it looked like. But I'll be darned, it looks brand new again. The "rainbow" effect in the bottom of the pot was apparently "heat marks" (I still don't quite understand why that happened because the heat was only on simmer), and how on earth it got rid of the "pitting", which you could actually feel with your fingertips, I'll never know! Pitting might be the wrong word...but it looked like pieces of the SS had flecked off, and you could actually feel a small ridge on these areas. Very weird. But...I'm a very happy camper again lol....See MoreInduction users: How long to boil water?(Xpost with Kitchens)
Comments (3)As much as the power of the element, the construction of the pan has a lot to do with the speed. I always carry a small magnet in my coin purse to check the base of pans in stores. Many pans labeled for induction have a very strong attraction to the magnet but others, less so. The ones with the stronger magnetic attraction will heat faster. I would compare the magnetic attraction of the base of this pan with the base of other pans. I fill large pots with hot water for tasks like boiling pasta and especially on the 3000 watt element, pans made by All-Clad, Schulte-Ufer, Silit & WMF are very fast....See MoreWhat cookware do you recommend for my new induction range?
Comments (43)I think the takeaway here is to not put all your eggs in one basket. Each material has it's pluses and minuses. I like a variety of materials and the following is a quick rundown of what I use and a brief observation of them. SS for induction is great because it's reasonably responsive with an aluminum or copper core. Getting as much of that core material as possible will make the induction really shine when a recipe calls for rapid temp changes. One of my favorite things is that they can go in the dishwasher and you can use some heavy duty cleaners in case of an oops. I've had one warp on me, but the others are nice and flat. You'll also be looking at clad base vs fully clad. What and how you're cooking will enter into the decision making. Skillets and sauciers really use the heat that radiates up the sides. A stock pot doesn't, and the big ones are usually clad-base, only, anyway. Cast iron is great for maintaining a temperature. Braising, frying in oil, and such. Wonderful for stovetop to oven cooking and searing. It doesn't heat evenly and is not responsive at all. Whether enameled or seasoned metal, it's a good tool. Carbon steel needs seasoning and reapplying it is a given. Metal tools will scrape it off. Great for high heat cooking. You'll find very reasonably priced woks at an Asian market. Lots of cooks will use this material in place of non-stick. They do warp, and that can be a pain on glass when they start spinning. Cast iron and carbon steel are at their best when they're used regularly to maintain their seasoning. Acid in food will wear on seasoning, so simmering something like tomato based dishes isn't advised. They are hand wash only. Non-stick is awesome for scrambled eggs, fish, and other delicate preparations. It's best for low to med-low cooking. The coating will wear over time and the dishwasher speeds that up. I would get an inexpensive one....See MoreWhat cookware do you use on your induction cooktop
Comments (12)welcome to the "Induction Family"!! we have it installed since 2012 and would never go back to any other heat source!! we have: All-Clad - bought all at their Outlet Le Creuset: bought also at their outlet store Lodge cast iron All Clad has been perfect and its made in USA, so durable and dependable. i do clean with BKF, but not an issue for me. will last a timetime and then some. LC - nothing bad to say about it., will last a lifetime and then some. made in France Lodge: made in USA., the only to kill it (rust) is user error, but that can also be fixed with some work. i just can't stomach buying everyday use food items made in China. not in 2012 and not now, especially. buy piece by piece, what u know u use often. sets often include pieces you don't use and then they take up priceless real estate, regulated to the basement or donated which = wasted $$ if u buy these brands ^^ too expensive not use often!!...See More- 9 years agolast modified: 9 years agomabeldingeldine thanked writersblock (9b/10a)
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