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You Might Be Making This Burner Mistake On Your Gas Stovetop

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By MATTHEW WILSON
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Each burner on your stove has a purpose: large burners are for quickly heating food, like boiling water, while small burners, or simmer burners, are ideal for slow cooking.
Pot of boiling water on a stovetop.
Some stoves also have a medium-sized burner, ideal for simmering or quickly cooking food. Ensure you use the properly sized pans for each burner.
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Using the wrong pot for your burner can lead to negative cooking outcomes, like scorching your food with excess heat in a small pot on a large burner.
Pot on electric coil burner.
Also, using a large pan on a small burner prolongs cooking time. Based on what you're cooking, plan accordingly; for a small cut of steak, use a smaller skillet for searing.
Copper pots of various sizes.
This is because cooking small items in a large pan may cause uneven cooking. For boiling liquids, use a large pot on a large burner so that it boils quickly.
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As a general rule of advice, avoid using a small pot on a large eye at all costs. Not only will it scorch your food, but it can also lead to you potentially getting burned.