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So I just proudly took delivery of the induction 'burner' (is that the right word?) cited in the topic subject. Works a treat, brought 3 qts of water to a full boil in about 3 minutes. Yay!! But through my unboxing tests, it seems that about 80% of my cookware doesn't work with the bloody thing. The bulk of my cookware is Cuisinart (the stuff Eric Ripert uses on 'Avec Eric'; it was available at closeout stores for cheap), and it says right on the bottom that it's 'stainless steel'.

W T actual F? Is the center bit perhaps made of aluminium?

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tshewman

Nice choice. As for the Cuisinart, they have different levels of SS. Their chef's "classic" series is SS but not induction compatible.

Matthew_Snyder_68770

Yeah, I figured that out.

Wouldn't have spent so much time and money outfitting my kitchen with that stuff had I realized. Induction has been my end game goal for some time. I don't relish the idea of replacing nearly a dozen pieces.

tshewman

Keep an eye out. I picked up their induction compatible (multiclad pro?) series on amazon for about $150 a couple years ago on a freak sale. The other option (which is also not cheap) is to buy the "disc" which will make your current cookware compatible. Sorta reminds me of the baking steel. :-) http://www.metrokitchen.com/product/mauviel-induction-disc

ttpoker

On the bright side Induction Cookware is very affordable, you don't need to invest a fortune to make the switch. Its also a good excuse to get multiple pressure cookers, the pots tend to be bottom heavy monstrous workhorses that are induction friendly. You may also find yourself using more cast iron pots and dutch ovens just because they are induction friendly. Sell your old Cuisinart, I'm sure someone stuck with a gas stove would be thrilled to get them at a discount.

I use a Max Burton induction burner currently, roughly 85% of my cooking on the range has moved to the Max Burton. But I plan on replacing my gas range with a built-in induction unit sometime this year. That should save me a lot of space!

DiggingDogFarm_65362

That is a bummer!

I bought 2 of the Cooks Standard 10 piece Tri-Ply Clad cookware sets as well a few of their other pans (all induction compatible)....mostly because of the handles and the good reviews. I absolutely HATE the handles on the Cuisinart and All-Cald skillets that I have. I've had the pans almost a year and, so far, I'm very happy with them.

http://www.costco.com/Cooks-Standard-Tri-Ply-Clad-Stainless-Steel-10-pc-Cookware-Set.product.100122200.html

Matthew_Snyder_68770

The preview of this comment just read "On the bright side Induction Cookware is very affordable, yo". I was all "I like this person."

Got the induction thing because I was getting frustrated at the inability of my gas range to make a proper sear on SV cooked proteins without creating the overcooked band that cooking SV is supposed to eliminate. So my three Lodge cast iron pans are probably in for a workout.