On 12 Jan 2009 14:45:14 GMT, in rec.food.cooking, Michael "Dog3" wrote:

>Doug Weller >
: in rec.food.cooking
>
>> I keep reading cooking instructions that say heat a pan to high, etc.
>> and I'd love to know what temperature that is supposed to be as I can
>> test the pan to see how hot it is. Is there actually a guide to this
>> or is it 'suck it and see'?
>> Thanks
>> Doug
>
>I read Wayne's response and the temps he stated seem about right. There is
>a temp chart online I found that seems pretty accurate. You can find it
>here http://thelunacafe.com/basics/temperature-guide/
>
>Happy cooking!
>
>Michael
>
Thanks to both of you. With laser thermometers and induction hobs it is
getting a lot easier to be accurate about temperatures (I even have a
grill pan for steaks with a thermometer in it).
Hm, 325º Water drops dance on skillet surface

That's the vital one, it's pancake temperature!

Doug
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