What is a Nordic Ware heat diffuser?

Heat tamers are made of heavyweight steel to promote uniform and controlled heating on electric or gas stoves. It creates a flat cooking surface giving the old stovetop a new look. Fits most electric-coil or gas burners. Proudly made in the USA by Nordic Ware.

What is a heat diffuser plate?

+ Larger Image. A stovetop utensil designed to distribute heat evenly across the bottom of a pan. This type of kitchen tool is particularly useful for preparing sauces or other foods that require a slow simmering on gas or electric burners to cook the ingredients evenly.

What can I use instead of a heat diffuser?

What if you need super-gentle, super-even heat? Just use your cast iron pan as a heat diffuser. Put the cast iron pan on the stove, and put your cooking vessel in the pan.

Does Nordic Ware work on induction?

Many Nordic Ware pans will perform on an induction stove top. Induction stoves require a pan with magnetic properties, so pans made from steel or iron are sufficient. You can test your pan by holding a magnet to the bottom to see if it sticks; if so, it will work on your induction stove top.

What is an electric heat diffuser?

A heat diffuser is used to spread heat evenly to the bottom of you MEC pot and/or pan. Almost all automatic cooking ranges have a certain amount of unevenness to the way they distribute heat. If using the pot for long hours of slow cooking either on gas or electric, please use a diffuser.

Why do you use a heat diffuser?

It’s called a heat diffuser. Often used in commercial kitchens, this flat, metal stovetop tool distributes heat evenly and automatically lowers the flame setting. This comes in particularly handy when cooking heat-sensitive items like rice and caramel, which will scorch in a heartbeat.

Can you use griddle as hot plate?

5. Electric Griddle. The flat surface of an electric griddle is perfect for holding big casserole and serving dishes. Some electric griddles have some open space underneath for warming, and you can even warm plates on the surface on a low setting.

Are heat diffusers necessary?

A heat diffuser is used to spread heat evenly to the bottom of you MEC pot and/or pan. Almost all automatic cooking ranges have a certain amount of unevenness to the way they distribute heat. A diffuser is not needed when cooking on gas ranges as these stoves disperse heat more evenly than electric.

Do I need a heat diffuser?

A diffuser is not needed when cooking on gas ranges as these stoves disperse heat more evenly than electric. If using the pot for long hours of slow cooking like when cooking dried beans or bone broth, either on gas or electric, please use a heat diffuser.