Cook Like a Pro! 🍳 Elevate your kitchen game with the ultimate heat diffuser.
The Norpro Heat Diffuser is a versatile kitchen tool designed to prevent scorching and burning while cooking on both electric and gas stovetops. Its flat metal design ensures even heat distribution, making it perfect for heat-sensitive dishes. With a wooden handle for safe handling and a leather hang band for easy storage, this diffuser is a must-have for any home chef looking to elevate their cooking experience.
V**H
Excellent Diffuser
Nice and handy. Not really built for longevity but it will get the job done. Sauces simmer beautifully on this little diffuser !!
J**C
Works wonderfully under my tajine (Moroccan clay stew pot)! :)
I bought this heat diffuser because it was suggested to use one with the tajine (Moroccan clay stew pot) I ordered the same day, on the electric stove (spiral coil).It works really well for that purpose, and my tajine did not crack.A few reviewers complained about the handle getting too hot to touch / smoking / making a bad smell.In my experience, I had no problem whatsoever, and none of this happened: the diffuser did not stink, smoke, nor got too hot to the touch (the wooden part, that is, as the metal part does get hot).Of course, I used the diffuser on medium low temperature. It is not intended to be used on high temperature (at least with a tajine), so I suspect that the users who had the problems above did use the diffuser with too high a heat setting.I am delighted I bought this Norpro heat diffuser, as it protects my tajine, helps the cooking to be even, and does the job nicely.So I would buy another one if I get another tajine, or need a replacement down the line.It is not expensive, and protects your cooking equipment, so I suggest that you buy one too!
E**L
DANGEROUS PRODUCT
THIS IS A DANGEROUS ITEM THAT SHOULD NOT BE SOLD BECAUSE MINE IGNITED ON THE STOVE. THE HANDLE IS MADE OF WOOD AND IS NOT FLAME PROOF. THIS IS A DEFECTIVELY DESIGNED PRODUCT. AMAZON SHOULD STOP SELLING THE PRODUCT UNTIL THE HANDLE IS MADE FROM A NON-FLAMMABLE MATERIAL. I WOULD APPRECIATE A REFUND FOR BOTH OF THEM. I HAVE THE BURNED TAMER IF PROOF IS NEEDED.
G**H
so it directs a good deal of heat up the sides of the kettle ...
I bought this diffuser to use under a glass tea kettle atop a gas range. A person reviewing the kettle said the handle of the kettle would melt without one of these. Well, that wasn't quite true. This diffuser does exactly what it is supposed to do. It diffuses the heat. It also happens to be larger in diameter than the glass kettle, so it directs a good deal of heat up the sides of the kettle and to the handle. The only time I ever burned my hand on the handle of the kettle was when I used this diffuser with it.That said, this is actually a great, simple device.If you are cooking something on very low heat (like a pot of rice that is simmering to absorb water), this diffuser will keep the rice from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pot. Likewise, when cooking something like spaghetti sauce or chili. Unless stirred constantly, those foods can burn and stick to the bottom of the pot. Well, not if you use this device! It spreads the heat around nicely. It is the same thing with a frying pan. Sometimes you want a larger heat source than your range can provide, or a gentler one. This is all you need to accomplish that.You can use this on an induction, gas, or electric cook top. Hand washing is recommended. It will discolor from the heat of a burner, but that won't affect its usefulness.So...I bought this based on a review for a totally different reason. It didn't work for that purpose. But I discovered a whole lot of things this diffuser makes cooking easier. I bought it by mistake, and I am really glad I did.
L**A
Deffusers to save burned food & melt chocolate without a double burner.
I had one of these but I used it so much that it rusted & was breaking. (I guess I wasn't suppose to put it in the dishwasher) Anyway I'm very happy with this diffuser. It came quickly & was brand new with the user tag on it.I have an electric flattop stove that I absolutly love, so easy to clean!! but the pans sit right on top of the heat & sometimes the food burns to the bottom of the pan & that effects the taste. Especially with long cooking foods like stews, spaghetti sauce & rice. That's where the diffuser comes in handy, it seperates the direct heat from the pan. I also used it on my old stove which was not a smooth top. It's great anytime you don't want direct flames touching your pots.This is great to use instead of a double burner instead of 2 pots & dealing with the hot water in the bottom pot. I use it to melt chocolate because if you get only one drop of water in the choclate it ruins it.So if you have burned some foods you should give this deffuser a try. They're sold in some stores too like Bed Bath & Beyond to save on s & h.
J**D
Not for Electric Stoves
Recommended by a friend, so I bought one. Really doesn't do what it's supposed to do if the stove is electric. If you raise the pot or pan off the heat and place the diffuser underneath, the pot or pan is getting no heat. I can see this working great on a gas stove.
I**B
A very convenient thing
A very convenient thing. We have been using it for three years already.
G**A
Great Little Flame Tamer at a Very Reasonable Price
Several months ago I acquired a gorgeous Italian glazed terra cotta pot, the kind that you can cook in on top of the stove - if you have a flame tamer. Well, I hunted up every flame tamer on Amazon, read every word of every review and finally decided on this Norpro 144 Heat Diffuser as what looked to me to be the best value for the money. I've had it for a couple of months now and use it almost daily. It fits both the large and the small burners on my stove (no, the handle does not get in the way) and lets me melt chocolate, simmer chili and use my terra cotta pot (along with some lovely Chinese ones I came across at the Asian store) to my heart's content. I just took a pot of chili off the stove that I had been reheating (unattended) for an early dinner and I won't even need a scrubby to clean the pot.Great return on a small investment!Highly Recommended
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