One of the most important elements of stovetop cooking is even heat. That's one of the reasons why cooks worldwide turn to cast iron cookware. However, cast iron cookware typically requires a considerable amount of care and attention and it is heavy, for your wrists and shelves. With the Harold Import Cast Iron Heat Diffuser you can have the even heat of cast iron cookware, without having to use cast iron cookware. Simply place the diffuser on your electric or gas burner then place your regular pots and pans on top of the diffuser. Voila. No more hot spots; even heat for all of your culinary creations. Includes stainless steel handle for safety and convenience. Cast iron. 7-inch in diameter
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Product Details
Product Length:
7.25 inches
Product Width:
7.25 inches
Product Height:
3.0 inches
Product Weight:
1.1 pounds
Package Length:
9.2 inches
Package Width:
6.8 inches
Package Height:
1.9 inches
Package Weight:
1.7 pounds
Average Customer Rating:
based on 48 reviews
Features
Heat diffuser; eliminates unwanted hot spots
Made of cast iron; evens your electric or gas burners heat surface
Have the benefits of cooking with cast iron without the care and excessive weight of cast iron cookware
Includes stainless steel handle for safety and convenience
7-Inch Diameter. Made in Italy
Customer Reviews
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45 of 48 found the following review helpful:
Heat diffuser Jul 01, 2009
By Chris This device is worth it's weight in gold. I cook a lot of pasta sauce and like to simmer it for 2-3 hours. Without this diffuser I would have to stir and scrape the bottom of the pot every 15 minutes to prevent scorching now it is every 30 to 40 minutes between stirs. It evenly distributes the heat to the entire bottom of the pan.
41 of 44 found the following review helpful:
It works! Aug 28, 2009
By Pam Sullivan It works like promised. I have a gas stove that runs on propane, producing a high flame even on simmer. This takes care of the problem giving a true simmer. There is some discoloration after you use it and it can get VERY hot - be careful after cooking.
36 of 39 found the following review helpful:
cast iron defuser Oct 04, 2009
By Sandra L. Scarlett For people with glass top stoves, this cast iron defuser is essential. I do alot of steam canning and this defuser keeps the canner from sticking to the stovetop. The only thing that i have found, though, is that the paint on the defuser began to bubble up and slough off onto the bottom of my canner. But, all in all, i like this defuser.
21 of 22 found the following review helpful:
The Only One to Consider Jun 22, 2011
By W. Bratton We've had ours for over 20 years now, no sign of rust at all. There is some discoloration but doesn't affect it. I don't know if it's mentioned but the different sides are used for the type of stove you have. The glossy side is used facing down if you use gas, flipped over if you use electric.
21 of 23 found the following review helpful:
A classic/ One of the great cooking secrets Nov 29, 2010
By Ask Althea I've used this particular diffuser on my gas cooktops for more than 25 years. I dragged two back from Europe, where you find them in virtually every home, when they weren't yet available in the U.S. It allows you to control heat distribution under a pan with great accuracy. You wouldn't be able to make fine sauces, like a beurre blanc (yes we're still allowed), without it. Rice never sticks to the pot for those of use who just throw a pot on the stove instead of rummaging around for yet another 'groovy' appliance. Well, nothing burns to the bottom of your pots and pans with these cast iron heat diffusers. It's not needed on every burner most of the time, but when you're doing something with difficult ingredients or want a long, slow simmer, it makes the difference between garbage and gourmet. Like all the other reviewers, I won't live without it, period.
based on 48 reviews
Heat diffuser Jul 01, 2009
By Chris
It works! Aug 28, 2009
By Pam Sullivan
