{"id":1243717,"date":"2019-11-22T10:17:14","date_gmt":"2019-11-22T16:17:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1243717"},"modified":"2023-03-09T06:07:37","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T12:07:37","slug":"electric-skillet-temperature-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/electric-skillet-temperature-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Use Low, Medium vs. High: Your Electric Skillet Temperature Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"An unsung kitchen hero, electric skillets are best known for whipping up quick foods, like bacon, hash and burgers. But electric skillets have a huge range of uses<\/a>, from braising meat to searing steaks. The only trick? Learning to navigate the controls. Our electric skillet temperature guide is here to help.\r\n\r\nLove gadgets? These \"As Seen on TV\" products are actually worth it.<\/a>\r\n

How Do Electric Skillets Work?<\/h3>\r\nOn the underside of the skillet, a network of electric coils provides direct, consistent heat. This means that electric skillets hold a steadier temperature than a typical pan on the stovetop. That makes skillets ideal for cooking techniques that require a steady temp (like frying), or when a change in temperature can lead to uneven results (ever cooked your first couple pancakes perfectly, then burned the rest?).\r\n\r\nOther benefits? Electric skillets also don't heat up the house as much as the stove. Their portability is also a plus, as they can be used anywhere with outlets, from an RV to a church basement.\r\n\r\nThese speedy skillet recipes get dinner on the table fast.<\/a>\r\n

How to Use Electric Skillet Settings<\/h3>\r\nElectric skillets make it easy for cooks to control the temp. Many have just three settings: low, medium and high. Others have a dial that sets the heat to a specific temperature, generally between 200\u00ba and 450\u00baF. It's simple to cook with either type of skillet, once you understand how the settings work.\r\n\r\nOh, and if you're looking to buy a new electric skillet<\/a>, here's what you need to know.\r\n

What to Cook on Low<\/h4>\r\nLow heat falls around 200\u00ba to 250\u00ba on a temperature dial. It's ideal for simmering sauces, slow-cooking stews, braising meat<\/a> and cooking beans.\r\n\r\nTo get the food cooking, start by turning the skillet to medium. When food begins to steam, turn the heat down to low and simmer as you would on a stovetop.\r\n