For grilling enthusiasts, getting a grill rack or a meat grilling pan for the induction cooktop is the most necessary thing right now so they can enjoy grilled food to their heart’s content. If you don’t know which grill rack or grilling pan for induction cooktops is good, its functions, or how to use it safely and economically,… check out the experiences of buying grilling pans compatible with induction cooktops that Kocher shares below.
What is the structure of an induction grilling pan?
Are you worried about whether induction cooktops can grill? In the previous article, Kocher shared with you how to grill meat using induction cooktops simply by using a grill rack, baking tray for induction cooktops, or an induction grilling pan. This is the only way for you to enjoy grilled food on your induction cooktop at home. So, which type of induction grilling pan is good? How much does it cost, and where can you buy it?
Grill rack on induction cooktop
Baking tray for induction cooktop
Induction grilling pan
Grill racks on induction cooktops come in various types, and you often see these types of racks when dining out. They are placed on charcoal or alcohol stoves for grilling. Induction grill racks can be used, but they are not as effective as grilling pans. This is because induction grill racks have small oil drainage holes that allow grease to drip onto the cooktop, making them difficult to clean. Therefore, an induction grilling pan is an accessory you should use.
So, what is an induction grilling pan? How is it different from the regular cooking pans you usually use on charcoal stoves, wood stoves, or gas stoves?
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Benefits of using grilling pans for induction cooktops
Using a round grilling pan with a large square size allows you to grill various types of food together in one grilling session, such as chicken, beef, bread, vegetables,… quickly, saving time.
The induction grilling pan has a handle that makes it easy for you to move it, avoiding burns.
The grooves and waves on the induction grilling pan collect fats like oils or juices from vegetables and fruits that drip out. This helps you prevent fats from mixing into the food.
Using grilling pans compatible with induction cooktops, users can enjoy grilling indoors on rainy days, snowy days, or cold weather. You also don’t have to worry about food odors spreading around the house, as each induction cooktop has a smart odor extraction system.
The non-stick grilling pan, combined with the easily adjustable heat settings of the induction cooktop, will minimize burning food and sticking. It ensures that the food cooks evenly without altering its quality, helping you create the healthiest and cleanest meals for your family.
Guide to using grilling pans for induction cooktops
How to use a grilling pan on an induction cooktop? You can quickly use the grilling pan as it is a very easy accessory to use. The grilling pan is used like a regular pan, made of cast iron or durable metal that can withstand high temperatures.
However, the best way to grill meat using induction cooktops with grilling pans also depends on the types of food you are grilling. Each type of food has different cooking times, so you should only cook at moderate temperatures to ensure even cooking. Avoid increasing the induction cooktop’s temperature too high, as it will only cook the surface of the food while the inside remains raw.
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Preparing grilled food:
To grill meat using a grilling pan on an induction cooktop, you should prepare food, especially meat products of moderate thickness, cutting the food into pieces that fit the size of the grilling pan. The flatter the food surface, the faster it cooks and is easier to eat.
Induction cooktop:
It is best to use imported induction cooktops such as those from Spain, Germany,… The induction cooktop should be set to medium temperature, and the grilling pan should be placed snugly on the induction cooktop’s cooking zone. Be sure to choose a pan size that covers at least 2/3 of the cooking zone; if you use a grilling pan with a too-small bottom or place it off-center from the sensor, the device will report an error and fall into a state of induction cooktop not recognizing the pan, causing the power supply to automatically cut off heating. After placing it in the correct position, place your hand above the grilling pan to feel the heat and determine the temperature of the grilling pan. The process of heating the grilling pan can take at least 5 minutes, or a thicker grilling pan may take up to 20 minutes, depending on the type of cooktop and grilling pan you are using.
Oil, butter, fats:
The cooking habit of Vietnamese people is to cover a layer of oil, fat, or other fats on the surface of the pan or pot when cooking or grilling food to prevent burning or sticking. However, when grilling with an induction grilling pan, you should not do this, as it will cause the temperature in the grilling pan to rise higher, easily producing smoke and burning the food. Instead, you can only drizzle oil on vegetables and fish. For meat products like chicken or pork, you do not need to add oil, as the fat from the meat will drip out during grilling.
In general, grilling pans for induction cooktops have many benefits that you can replace for grilling on dusty, burnt charcoal stoves or gas stoves,… However, it is important to know which grilling pans are good, where to buy induction grilling pans, and how to grill safely, effectively while still saving energy.
How to choose the best grilling pan for induction cooktops
Currently, there are many different types of grilling pans on the market, with varying prices for induction grilling pans, and you can freely choose from:
- Cast iron grilling pans for induction cooktops
- Stone grilling pans for induction cooktops
If you don’t know where to buy affordable induction grilling pans or which type of induction frying pan is good, check out the selection criteria we provide below for more useful experiences when choosing!
1. Non-stick property
Since grilling meat with grilling pans does not use oil or butter, choosing a non-stick grilling pan is the most important thing you need to pay attention to. You should choose to buy high-quality grilling pans for induction cooktops that have good non-stick capabilities to grill food effectively, ensuring that food does not stick, saving time on cleaning.
2. Heat conduction
Cast iron grilling pans for induction cooktops or other materials usually have the fastest heat conduction time of 5 minutes. Thicker grilling pans may take longer, up to 20 minutes.
3. Heat retention
Thicker induction grilling pans usually have better heat retention after the cooktop is turned off. Most grilling pans retain heat for about 5 to 15 minutes.
4. Wave ridges
You cannot overlook this factor when buying grilling pans for induction cooktops. The wave ridges help oils, fats, and juices from food to flow down here. Choose higher wave ridges to grill food better.
You should also choose induction grilling pans with small trays to drain fats and juices that flow out from the food while grilling.
5. Weight of the grilling pan
Kocher has researched and tested that thicker grilling pans with heavier weights usually have better heat retention than thinner and lighter grilling pans.
Buying induction grilling pans is essential if you love grilled food and enjoy creating and changing meals for your family. Additionally, if you want to diversify your weekend menu with traditional crispy cakes, getting a grilling pan for mini pancakes for induction cooktops made of solid cast iron with many deep molds is also a great suggestion to showcase your cooking skills.
Kocher is proud to be a pioneer in Vietnam bringing German technology into induction cooktop products. We hope that with a few small shares that Kocher has provided above, it will help housewives gain more experience in buying induction grilling pans as well as choosing induction cooktops that suit their kitchen space.
