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Questions tagged [stove]

Questions about use of, features of, or identification of a stove.

Use this tag for questions about use of, features of, or identification of a stove.

Do not use this tag for food that's cooked on the stovetop, unless that's a fundamental part of the question. (eg, modifying a recipe to cook on a stovetop)

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Heating charcoal on induction stove

I would like to heat up charcoal in my house, so I can pour some oil on it and give my food a BBQ-ish aroma and slight smoky taste. How do I heat a piece of charcoal using induction stove? I suppose it is dangerous for the induction stove.
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Converting a stovetop to a griddle

I want to use a full stovetop griddle in my regular stovetop. I have this https://www.webstaurantstore.com/vigor-23-x-23-portable-steel-griddle/247PG2222FH.html My issue is that the heating ends up being uneven hot in the spots where the burners…
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what noise is the water boiling pot making when boiling water?

I tried to boil water in a Whistling boiling water kettle tea pot on a stove. The stove has electric stove top coil burners. So when boiling water with those, there is some noise and sometime a sudden big noise like something hit the pot. I been…
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How do I stop the spatter?

Possible Duplicate: Anyway to avoid grease splatter? I am trying to work on using my stove more often, since I have been told that the oven can dry out foods easier. I was cooking some delicious hot Italian sausage last night, and I noticed…
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Wok Cooking on a Home Stove

I work with woks at work and know about the wok pit used to cook on for heat, to hold the rounded bottom, and to toss the food. Is there a tool or way to use my at home gas stove for my wok (specifically round bottom) or would I have to install a…
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How can I get even heat from consumer gas stovetop burners?

I have a 5 burner modern style gas cooktop (KitchenAid), 4 in standard positions, one big double in the center. 4 of the burners are all the standard circular shaped and seems most of their heat just goes to the outside edge of a circular pot/pan.…
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With stovetop cooking, is there a way to retain heat but let moisture escape?

Example: I made mulled wine and want to keep it warm on the stovetop. If I put the lid on, it will get too hot; if I take the lid off, the alcohol and flavors might evaporate. So, I want to keep the moisture in, but let the heat escape. Opposite…
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Does the order in which I turn off the gas stove matter?

I have a gas stove. This is connected to a big gas canister (I don't know the volume, but I'd guesstimate 20-30 liters). Whenever I want to cook, I turn on the valve on the gas canister, as well as the knob for the corresponding stove plate. When…
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How to clean an induction stove from overheat?

After all water in teapot was boiled, an empty teapot was left on the surface and stove was turned on. You can see the spot on the photo. Is there some ways to fix or clean this? Induction hob model BOSCH PIB673F17E.
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Dangers of leaving food in an off gas oven

My gas stove manual warns not leave food in the oven while it's off either: More than an hour before cooking, or More than an hour after cooking I can't seem to find the reason why, or to tell if my food has been ruined. What exactly happens in…
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How to determine perfect pan temperature for steak?

I have an electric stove that makes it hard to adjust temperature rapidly. I normally cook steaks in cast iron pan which I put on the biggest stove circle, with the highest setting of 12. I noticed steaks get really burned if I cook it there, but…
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Corelle Visions Covered Versa Pot 1.25 L

Can the Corelle Visions Covered Versa Pot 1.25 L be used on an induction cooker?
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How can I marinate meatballs without making them "mushy"?

I like to marinate my meatballs in a sauce on the stove for several hours, but they always seem to be "mushy" after cooking for so long. Is there a way to marinate the meatballs without having them cook? Will the meatballs marinate while sitting in…
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Can I use a mason jar or an empty tin can as a DIY cooking pot over an open flame stove?

I'm talking about a small gas or alcohol stove, for example like this: Images from: https://www.rei.com/blog/camp/diy-how-to-make-an-alcohol-stove-from-soda-cans If I'd use a glass mason jar instead of a cooking pot - would the glass shatter? What…
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What is a pan max stove temperature?

I often put my stove to maximum for a while with the pan and some oil and whatever meat in it (I wanna specify that the goal of this post is not discussing the why I cook this way and if it's good for recipe). My question is, can it be bad and…
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