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Just bought a Fagor induction cooktop from Newegg (I think) for $50. I'd wanted to try it, and wow was it neat. I made a cauliflower coconut curry very quick and easy in a tri-ply AllClad skillet. It's wild to have the heat so linear and so instant...I got a wonderful fond on the bottom of the pan while browning the onions and garlic, then was able to easily scrape it up into the coconut milk. Simmered 15 minutes. Served it with unflavored yogurt and sprinkled with some raisins. Accompanied with homemade buttermilk biscuits.
 
Malcolm,
Evidently since you have had your new stove you have fallen in love with it.
Glad to hear to you're so happy with it.

Rick
 
I love my Induction Cook-top!
It is so fast, even, instant!
It is the best I have ever used!
 
I bought a Salton portable induction unit a couple of months ago. I like how it heats so quickly and uniformly. It is easier to control the temperature. Previously when boiling pasta on my electric stove I would usually always have some boil over even when using a slow boil if I didn't watch the pot continuously. I don't have that problem when using the induction unit. And if something does spill over, it is so easy to clean up.

Gary
 
I have two and use them daily. I'm saving up for a brand new GE induction/ convection slide in. My LG dryer is arriving this coming Saturday.
 
Rex,
Check Target. Aroma has a model that Target sells. They run specials on it. I bought it before remodeling the kitchen to use and see if I would like cooking with induction. It is great and I still use it as an extra simmer or start cooker. I bought mine for about $35 before tax.
 
Rex,
Go to Target online and find stores near you. You can do a search for the cooker and see if those Targets have it in stock before you drive there.
I agree that Target does have a winder selection than Walmart on many electrical gadgets. I also find that Target's prices have been coming down quite a bit in the last year or so. If you have a Target Credit card, any thing you buy is an extra 5% off.
Happy Shopping!
 
Another great thing about induction is that if you just have one, you can use it to start the cooking where induction's efficiency at high power levels is great and once things are up to temperature, they can be transfered to a surface unit set to low or whatever where resistance is efficient. Bringing frozen veggies to a boil is done in a couple of minutes on induction. Once boiling, they can be moved if something else has to be started.

I almost never use induction for frying once I tried it a few times because I don't need more power than I can pull from the surface units. I never start a skillet over high heat.
 
Speaking of Frying...

Anybody still have a vintage Presto fry baby in use?

We use to use ours all the time for frying potatoes.

Malcolm
 
I have a Fry Daddy, and love it.. I've tried other fryers over the years, and find that the Fry Daddy does a better job.

I am looking at getting a Hamilton Beach Induction Cooktop.. I am able to get one free as a gift for my work reward.
 
We've had one in the house for about 12 years now and I would never, ever, ever go back!

I've had to use 'inferior' hobs (cooktops) in rental places and stuff like that over the years and honestly, they're all awful in comparison. The level of control with induction and the speed is comparable only to gas, and I find gas annoying as it tends to heat the sides of the pots sometimes and burn sauces.

Or, if you're using a small pot, it can sometimes burn your utensils / handles.

De Dietrich full sized hob (cooktop).
 

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