I’m new to this thread. While I was scanning through it looking for something else I came across your cast iron picture. We have one of those flat, electric cooktops and I was told we wouldn’t be able to use cast iron. Gas is not available here. The cooktop is rather new and replacing it to use propane is not an option now.
Our son uses cast iron and loves it. Is there any way at all to use cast iron on what we have?
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Not only should you not use cast iron, but hot water canners and pressure canners are out too...
I think if I couldn’t change it, I would consider a kerosene burner or maybe a portable propane burner as a backup/alternative when I needed it for the ‘heavy’ cookin...
I had a flat electric stove for years and I used cast iron on it without a problem. We had both the quartz burner and the standard burner. It was black but I was obsessive about the top for scratches etc. and had no problems. You could use the cast iron on low heat if you wanted to see what happens.
I have used cast iron (BIG skillets) on my ceramic top for a few years now. You have to be very careful not to drop or drag it across. I have a gouge in one burner from a spur sticking out from an iron pan that somebody moved without picking up off the glass.
I have also used a boiling water canner for years. I just bought a Presto brand pressure canner that is due to arrive today. It is the only one recommended for smooth top ranges. It is a bit lighter and very flat bottomed to maintain contact with the burner.
I have a 10 year old Kitchen Aid, and it’s held up well.
I use my cast iron (daily) on my flat ceramic cooktop, and have for the last 12 years. Just keep your cooktop cleaner handy.