{"id":4947,"date":"2020-11-11T23:22:04","date_gmt":"2020-11-11T23:22:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterfood.co\/?p=4947"},"modified":"2021-12-12T01:29:38","modified_gmt":"2021-12-12T01:29:38","slug":"how-to-use-non-induction-cookware-on-induction-cooktop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterfood.co\/how-to-use-non-induction-cookware-on-induction-cooktop\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Non Induction Cookware on Induction Cooktop"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you just upgraded your kitchen to include a fancy induction cooktop? Well, first off \u2014 congratulations!We just know you\u2019re going to love creating healthy meals in your updated home kitchen. Induction cooktops are especially amazing if you have little ones in the house. No more worrying about tiny hands getting hurt by touching still-hot burners!<\/p>\n

So, you\u2019ve got the new range, but before you can get to cooking, have you considered your pots and pans<\/a>?<\/p>\n

Not all cookware sets are induction compatible. If you don\u2019t want to buy a whole new set of induction-ready pots and pans, what are your other options?<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll talk about what makes induction so great and how to adapt your existing non-induction cookware to meet your induction cooktop needs!<\/p>\n

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What\u2019s the Deal with Induction Cooktops?<\/h2>\n

Never heard of cooking with induction before? New to the world of energy-efficient cooking?<\/p>\n

These cooktops are incredible because of science<\/a>! On an electromagnetic induction stovetop, only your cookware heats up. Meaning if you accidentally touch the burner, you\u2019ll be just fine. No more burns.<\/p>\n

Also, because the cooktop doesn\u2019t get hot \u2014 you save energy<\/a>. Ultimately, this will save you money on your utility bills, how cool is that? <\/p>\n

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Can You Use Regular Pans on Induction Cooktops?<\/h2>\n

As a general rule, if the cookware is magnetic it will work on the induction cooktop. You can use a magnet to test your cookware at home.<\/p>\n

If the cookware is magnetic \u2014 great! One other crucial detail: it must have a flat bottom. If the pan is warped or won\u2019t sit making direct contact with the entire burner, it won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n

Here are some examples of induction-friendly cookware types:<\/p>\n