Benefits of induction cooking· Induction cooking uses up to 55% less energy than a traditional electric stove. (By not having to heat up the air around your cooking vessel, less energy is expended, making induction cooking a “green” alternative to other, less energy-efficient cooking methods)
· Since they don’t use an open flame, induction heaters are safer to use than most traditional cookers and the risk of fire and physical injury is decreased. Plus the pan doesn’t get hot, so no more hand burns!
· Induction heaters don’t require gas hookups and can be operated using a regular 3-pronged electricity plug making them more accessible to most households.
· And the biggest benefit: the food or liquid goes up to the desired temperature faster than with electric and even gas.
Despite the many benefits of induction cooking, induction cooking does have some drawbacks.
One big drawback: That the cookware used must be compatible with induction cooking. It must have a flat bottom (a curved bottom puts distance between the electro-magnetic field and decreases its efficiency), and it must be made out of ferromagnetic metal (copper, aluminum, glass and ceramics will not work), such as cast iron or stainless steel.
A great way to tell if your existing pots and pans are compatible with induction cooking is by testing them with a magnet. If there is an electromagnetic pull (i.e. the magnet sticks) then they can be used for induction cooking.
Cooking on an Induction StoveCooking with an induction stove is easy. Simply place your metal cookware onto the induction stovetop, adjust the temperature according to your needs and cook your food like you would on a regular stove. Once your food is done cooking, remove it from the stovetop and the stove will de-energize and turn off automatically.
Since heat is not being transferred from one source to another, the risk of burning your food is greatly decreased making induction cooking a preferred cooking method for professional chefs and amateur cooks alike.
Induction cooking is energy-efficient and aligned with D’Artagnan’s commitment to a clean environment is the perfect method to prepare any one of our humanely-raised gourmet meats and a great addition to any kitchen.
