Portable countertop induction burner questions
I've been researching and really want to get a portable countertop induction burner as our current electric stove isn't cutting it. We've got a fair amount of pans that will work with induction, but I have a few questions.
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I have cast iron pans from Lodge but these do not have straight flat bottoms. Some have pictures, similar to the wildlife and Dolly Parton series and our largest pan has a raised circle around it diameter (the center of the pan would not touch the surface). Will these pans work because of their limited surface contact?
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My largest pan's base is 12 inches in diameter, how would that work on what's available on the market?
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What is a really good portable burner that can accommodate the 12" base (assuming I can use it because of the raised diameter circle I described above in question 1).
Thank you in advance.
Posted Feb 7, 2026, 11:04 PM UTC