Induction Cookware - Affordable Options?

!±8± 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.

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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Why Use Induction Cooktops?

!±8± Why Use Induction Cooktops?

An induction cooktop heats food by generating the heat in the pot, pan, skillet, or other cooking device instead of in the stovetop. In order for this to work, the cooking device must also be an induction device. In other words it must have a bottom made of ferrous magnetic material and a diameter of at least four inches. Cast iron and stainless steel pots and pans are examples of induction cooking devices.

These cooktops are more energy efficient and heat faster than traditional electric cooktops. In addition, there is no heat radiating from the cooktop which does not add heat to the room making it even more energy efficient. Induction cooking equipment is now more affordable than in years past, so it is once again gaining popularity.

There are many different models of these cooktops on the market, ranging in wattages and features. The Duxtop Induction Cooktop produces up to 1800 watts of power, making it one of the most powerful induction cooktops on the market today. Most induction cooktops today use standard 110/120 electricity power sources and can be plugged into a standard household outlet.

The Duxtop 8100MC cooktop produces 1800 watts of power, making it 50 percent more powerful than gas cooktops and it heats up to the required temperature almost twice as fast as standard electric cooktops. This induction cooktop has power modes and temperature modes which operate independently of each other.

The power mode directly relates to the amount of wattage being generated and affects the speed of cooking. A higher power level increases the cooking speed of the food. Power levels range from 1 (200 watts) to 10 (1800 watts). The lower power levels are for simmering and the higher levels for boiling.

The temperature mode should be used when a specific temperature is required for cooking. Once that temperature is met, it will be maintained by the cooktop. Temperature modes range from 1 (140°F) to 10 (460°F). If a specific temperature is not required you should use the power mode instead.

Using an induction cooktop is an excellent way to efficiently cook foods without a lot of added costs.

Why Use Induction Cooktops?

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