Induction cooktop experiences

[Joe Dutchstar]

how do you like cooking on the induction cooktop? Other than cleaning, not my department

 

[ARD]

how do you like cooking on the induction cooktop? Other than cleaning, not my department

It's been a learning process as far as figuring out the temperature. The induction range heats up fast. I had a gas range in my home so quite different, but I like the induction cooktop.

 

[Neal]

how do you like cooking on the induction cooktop? Other than cleaning, not my department

I'll chime in It does a good job, obviously you have to have compatible cookware. I really like my new All-Clad cookware. But these dual burner induction cooktops have a quirk in that you cannot run both burners on max (level 10). So what I do for example is boil water on level 10, then once it reaches boil the second burner is turned on to heat sauce (Spaghetti obviously I'm discussing, what else do you eat??) and you'll see the level 10 burner come down to 5 I believe. You can raise it to 7 and the other burner will go to 3, i.e. a sum total of 10. However, even at level 3 it gets very hot, it's very effective. But just note the 120V dual induction cooktops have this quirk. Before I got my coach, in the spirit of my hoarding tendencies, I bought additional single burner cooktops but sold them as I never used them.

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

We (actually Gail) are practicing on a Duxtop single burner to see what works. Neal, thanks for the detail on power quirks.

Thinking about a

Heat Diffuser Stainless Steel Induction Diffuser Plate​

so we can use our non induction pots with the RV induction cooktop.

Amazon product ASIN B07QMNHB5F

 

[Neal]

No no no nooooooo....you have to buy when you get a new coach. Time for new pots and pans Need help???

 

[J&JD]

how do you like cooking on the induction cooktop? Other than cleaning, not my department

I have a Wolf gas cooktop at home which I dearly love. I really dislike the induction cooktop, but it does a better job than a regular electric top. You really have to do a good job of cleaning it after every little use. Judy D

 

[Joe Dutchstar]

All the Le Creuset cookware is OK, it is the other pots that are a question, aluminum/copper. We may have to bring the heavy stuff along on the trips which of course means buying a second set for the RV....

 

[Neal]

Moved these posts out of @ARD's suggestion for Newmar post as it's off topic and is better handled in its own discussion.

resume....

 

[DennisT]

I’ll just pass along what I’ve heard the wife say

We had a solid surface electric cooktop in the S&B, not induction. Our last coach had a propane stove.

Solid surface in the house was a whole lot harder to keep clean than the new one in the coach.

She hated the propane in the last coach and it was rarely used.

We did buy a set of pots for the induction cooktop, same as they had on the shelf at North Trail but a bunch less money.

Induction Pots and Pans,... Amazon product ASIN B08WRD24ZH
Even with the max of 10 power limitation she loves cooking on the new induction stove.

As a side benefit, ours is removable so we could take it outside and cook as well.

 

[J&JD]

All the Le Creuset cookware is OK, it is the other pots that are a question, aluminum/copper. We may have to bring the heavy stuff along on the trips which of course means buying a second set for the RV....

I love Le Creuset, but boy is it heavy for coach use. I have a set of Magma all stainless nesting pots, and All Clad nonstick frying pans for the coach. Judy

 

[Tnedator]

I'll chime in It does a good job, obviously you have to have compatible cookware. I really like my new All-Clad cookware. But these dual burner induction cooktops have a quirk in that you cannot run both burners on max (level 10). So what I do for example is boil water on level 10, then once it reaches boil the second burner is turned on to heat sauce (Spaghetti obviously I'm discussing, what else do you eat??) and you'll see the level 10 burner come down to 5 I believe. You can raise it to 7 and the other burner will go to 3, i.e. a sum total of 10. However, even at level 3 it gets very hot, it's very effective. But just note the 120V dual induction cooktops have this quirk. Before I got my coach, in the spirit of my hoarding tendencies, I bought additional single burner cooktops but sold them as I never used them.

Yea, my wife does something similar. It's the shame of the 110v induction, I think they would be assume if both could go to 10 at the same time. I did a test of a counter top, single burner induction vs. our Thermador, high output gas burner, and the induction boiled water in half the time (might have been even more of a difference than half). Trying to talk my wife into getting induction at home next time, but she's set on gas and says having water boil faster isn't a big deal. Boo.

 

[ARD]

I love Le Creuset, but boy is it heavy for coach use.

I was going to write the same thing. LOL. Except I do travel with my Le Creuset Small Dutch Oven. I can't make stew without it.

 

[ARD]

Trying to talk my wife into getting induction at home next time, but she's set on gas and says having water boil faster isn't a big deal. Boo.

Hahahah. I had a Thermador in my house too and it's true water boils faster on an induction cooktop, but I'm with your wife all the way!

 

[sheridany]

I like induction but like others say, it takes some getting used to. You definitely want induction-compatible cookware to use but what is most challenging is having only two burners. Planning in advance is a must. I would say without hesitation get a portable grill as that comes in handy. I am sure your cooking consultant @Neal can help you with some {cough cough} inexpensive suggestions. The beauty of Newmar is you can move the cooktop outside if you want.

 

[J&JD]

I was going to write the same thing. LOL. Except I do travel with my Le Creuset Small Dutch Oven. I can't make stew without it.

If I were full time, would do the same. I have a lot of soups, chili, green chili stew, made at home, then frozen as flat as possible in ziplock bags. We are moving a lot, and make ahead stuff that freezes well is often appreciated.