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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.