dsi1 wrote:
> On Thursday, December 10, 2015 at 12:55:04 PM UTC-10, Abiquiu wrote:
>> The Cook wrote:
>>> On Thu, 10 Dec 2015 13:45:15 -0600, zxcvbob >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm thinking about getting a 1800W (or maybe 3500W) portable induction
>>>> cooktop. This will mainly be for brewing beer, and a magnet sticks to
>>>> the bottom of my big brew kettle so I know it will work.
>>>>
>>>> Most of my cookware is Revere Ware; I think all the pieces were bought
>>>> before they went bankrupt and reorganized in the late 1980's -- so
>>>> they're nice and thick with copper bottoms. I think they are all
>>>> stamped "Clinton, IL". Does anyone know if this stuff is induction
>>>> compatible? (have you actually tried it?) A magnet does not stick to
>>>> it, but since it is steel I don't know that that's a definitive test.
>>>>
>>>> If the only things usable on it are my big brew kettle, cast iron, my
>>>> steel wok, and Graniteware, that's okay but kind of a letdown.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> Bob
>>>
>>> No the Revere Ware won't work. Not even the ones with a steel plate.
>>> We have a Nu Wave Pro. If you happen to be looking at it, they offer
>>> a number of a pots and pans that are not too exorbitant.
>>>
>>
>> Two words - All Clad.
>
> I've bought several high quality, SS frying pan with a very nice non-stick coating at Safeway for under $30 on sale.

Wow, they're really offering some good stuff out your way.

> It's surprising how hard it is to get a non-stick induction pan.

Anolon.

> Most non-stick pans are spun-aluminum but that's going to change as more people switch over to induction.

Yeppers!