"Mr. G. D. Geen" > wrote in message
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> D.Currie wrote:
>> I've never owned an electric skillet, and neither did my mother. No one
>> I've ever cooked with has had one. The only one I've seen in action
>> lately was an ancient model in the home of someone who doesn't like to
>> use her stove or oven.
>>
>> But now, a couple of people have told me how indispensable the electric
>> skillet it. Perfect for poaching fish. Even, easily adjustable
>> temperature. Great for pancakes, burgers, meatballs....Best thing ever...
>> blah, blah, blah.
>>
>> Not having ever owned or used one, I guess I don't know what I'm missing.
>> I mean, I have a stove and oven and pots and pans that get a lot of use.
>> Is there something the electric skillet is particularly suited for that I
>> can't do as well on the stove or in the oven? Is it worth having one, or
>> is it a waste of space?
>>
> No, you are not missing anything. Good cookware on the range top or in
> the oven do just as well. I own an electric skillet -- Christmas present
> one year. I use mine for steaming vegi's because it was setup for that.
> My question to the world is does it use anymore or less energy than a
> ranger burner?
>
> -G
>
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My parents had one that always seemed to be the tool of choice for making
bacon. I have no idea why. It was a bitch to clean because you couldn't get
the handle & plug area wet, and naturally, they got as greasy as everything
surrounding the skillet itself. Why they didn't just put a pan on the stove
is beyond me.