Does an induction cooktop work with cast iron pans? Here’s what the experts say

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Updating your old stovetop for an induction cooktop, but not sure if you can use cast iron pans? We reveal all.

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[Fox Tread3]

July 22, 2024 - I was given a "one burner" induction appliance some years back, and when that reached its end of life. I bought a really useful "two burner" induction appliance that has great controls including timers. I use stainless steel pots and pans with no problem. Anyone not sure if their utensils can be used on an induction unit, just has to see if a magnet will stick to the bottom of the item. The unit I purchased while large, (about half the burner area of a electric range), is excellent for people with limited space in their kitchen or apartment. It's a little heavy, but can be stored away in a large cabinet with no problem. Thumbs up on Induction cooking.

 

[John Fox]

As noted in the article, be sure to get burners that will fit you larger pans. Or 12 inch cat iron skillet and stock put were virtually worthless on the 9 inch portable induction burner we bought during a kitchen remodel. After pricing out the cost of an induction cooktop with 12 inch burners and the expense of upgrading the wiring versus adding a small gas tank and gas cooktop, we replaced our old electric stove with a very nice gas cooktop with a forced air wok burner and saved a ton of money.

And bought an electric kettle if we need to boil water in a hurry. The portable burner just gathers dust.

I'm not suggesting one is better than the other, only suggesting one carefully explore and understand ones needs before deciding.

 

[Fox Tread3]

July 26, 2024 - To confirm, the two burner induction appliance uses standard 110 electricity. No rewiring required. Also, when doing a search online look for a company that has a wide inventory of things related to cooking and the kitchen. This may not be permitted, but I will say the company's name whose appliance I purchased starts with a small letter "d".😊