would this work well for other things, such as heating a corn on the cobb? Could you use it with the lid for the corn cobb?
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You could but I'm not sure I would. I'm not sure how long it takes to cook corn in the microwave, if its like 13 minutes you should be alright.
779816
Not sure but the only way we fix corn on the cob is to wrap the ear of corn (you don't have to shuck it) in waxed paper and put on a microwave plate and cook for 3 minutes an ear. 3 ears would take 9 minutes. Then just pull off the leaves and the silk comes right with it. This does work wonderful for pasta though.
779817
Corn on the cob can be microwaved by wrapping the ear in a damp paper towel and zap for 2-3 minutes (per ear). That's it.
779818
I suppose that you could, although I would only use it to hold the corn ears while steaming. The cooker doesn't use the lid when cooking. You use it for it's pasta measurers and, can put it on top of the cooker to strain the pasta after it is cooked.For corn, you could add an ear or two to the cooker, put a moist paper towel over the top, replace the lid (if you really want to,) and microwave it for 3-4 minutes an ear.
1647391
It may, we have not used it for that as we have a Calphalon skillet with a matching lid...
1154203
I'm guessing it would but I don't know for sure. The point of it is that it uses the induction to heat itself up so that it becomes a hot burner. My issue with it is that it didn't get hot enough for what I want but for Corningware I would think it would be fine. Don't know for sue.
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I wouldn't try it. The issue I had with the pan was with my flat top stove. The burner heats the part of the pan that touches it so quickly and the part that overhang the burner stays cool causing the pan to warp.
1816754
I would hope so! Did you wash and dry it well after each use? I know you can just move the pan back and forth over the burner and that will keep the corn popping and keep it from burning. That's what we did in "the old days". We put oil and corn in a heavy large pan that had a long handle and put the lid on it and put it on the burner and moved it back and forth quickly and it worked great. I just need to find a large heavy old pot like my grandmother had if my Great Northtern Popcorn Popper Poops out.
312826
yes, it works great with cracked corn. However, if you use the solar battery, you will need to clean off the solar shield as it will get corn dust on it.
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Yes, you can use a pot on the stove. I did it just the other night and it turned out great. Just be sure that the pot you are using is large enough to hold all the popped corn. It makes a lot! The bag gives instructions and suggests a 6 quart pot. I used a large dutch oven and it was just barely big enough. I heated the oil first then added the popcorn and salt. Be sure to shake it up to mix in the salt. It is delicious!
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I use this frequently on our gas stove top. The pan completely covers the gas flame--no threat at all to the wooden handle. For the person who complained that the "gear strips" and will not turn when the corn pops; reverse stirring direction for just a couple of turns to dislodge any stuck corn kernals and then continue stirring in the "regular" direction. Works for me.
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You can use it anyway you use cooked thickened cornstarch. I'm not sure if it would work for that or not but a thickened cooled batch added to WC might be fun to try!
1624321
Haven't tried it for that yet. But if it works for deep frying, and other high temp items it should be OK if you are making enough to be able to suspend the end in without touching the bottom of the pan to insure a good temp reading. I do prefer this type over the old glass therm I use to have. Hope this helps.
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I would not recommend it. They are thin, work great for the purpose intended, catching grease which would be cooling by the time it gets to the pan. I would use glassware designed for direct heat to do what you want to do. I have done that with beans and corn in the past. Also garden veggies like peppers and squash.
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I have used it as a heat diffuser / induction disk. It works best for simmering - such as for rice, oatmeal, and sauces.But if the saucepan you place on this skillet is smaller than 10", you lose too much heat. If the pan is too small, it might cause the induction cook top's safety mechanism to shut down the cook top. So, match the skillet size to the saucepan size.
1618452
I purchased the oval casserole with the lid. If you perform a general search for Corning Ware replacement lids, you should find a site to purchase a lid only.
1009356
Yes, that is what I currently use it on. I set the temperature quite high and when the popping starts to slow alot, I remove it to prevent burning the corn.
512540
I use a silular model on my gas cooktop all the time..I find that a higher heat setting works better.. The more heat, there is, the quicker the corn pops and less time for the time there is for first corns poped to get burned.I use it to make kettle corn, I just use 2 teasoons of oil, 1/2cup of suger, a little salt, heat that up and put in a 1/2cup of corn.
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B.Hetland, Congratulations! I think you made a very wise decision. You'll probably get really good use from both those size cookers. As you become more comfortable with pressure cooking, you'll find more and more ways to use the cookers. You mentioned regular cooking corn on the cob. I now do corn in the PC. In fact, we're having that today. I put the corn into the steamer basket over a cup of water, bring up to pressure, time for 4 minutes & quick or cold water release...perfect! So quick and easy. Many people believe that vegetables turn to mush in the PC, but not if you know how!
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Lee, I use it to pop the corn and it does just fine, at least for me. It doesn't take much. I use about a tsp. full (not heaping, just rounded off) and it makes a pan full. Hope this helps.