It works well but is definitely not equivalent to a crockpot.
Simmer mat for gas stove nz.
Suitable for all cooktops.
Invented and developed by tom tothill of christchurch new zealand in september 1997.
Position the pot on top of the mat and put a lid on to retain moisture.
For glass ceramic or induction cookers place it on the surface with the dents facing down which provides air space between plate and pot.
For gas electric or solid fuel cookers place the simmermat on to the surface with the dents facing up.
There is one disadvantage to gas stoves though it can be hard to get the heat low enough for things like simmering a delicate sauce or slow cooking a braise.
The idea of a steel plate with cones imprinted into its surface came about through the impossible problem of simmering sauces without constant attention on a top quality gas cooktop.
Upon removing the mat i noticed indentions in the cooktop left by the mat.
It is a very good product and works perfectly if you follow the instructions.
It means you never need to buy a crock pot and this is the reason we do not stock them.
I purchased this simmer mat to use on a glass cooktop.
No one can beat the price of our crock pot just buy a simmer mat and you have them of all different sizes because ever pot you have is.
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Upon further inspection i found that the cooktop had cracked.
Cooked my soup and everything seemed to be great.
With gas one can never simmer food at a very low heat and with this product i am now able to simmer casseroles etc without any problems.
After having searched for a simmermat everywhere for a gas stove i found it on yuppiechef.
Always remove simmermat from the heat with tongs.
We prefer the control and flexibility of cooking on a gas stove over an electric.
When cold the simmermat doubles as a mat for hot pans and pots protecting your bench surface.
A fantastic alternative to a crock pot or rice boiler this simmermat turns any pot into a slow cooker.
Gas hobs electric elements induction halogen ceramic barbeques and camping stoves.
Air is able to pass between these 12 point so the simmer mat is able to achieve perfect simmering without ever burning.
This idea of cones on which a pot sits is totally unique in the world.
I have got a simmer mat that i think i got at a show of some sort.
Simmermat heat transfer plate eliminates the problem of jams sauces soups and casseroles burning or catching on the bottom of the pot or dish by evenly controlling the distribution of heat from induction gas ceramic and electric coil stoves and cookers.
I placed the nipples down next to the cooktop as instructed.
Ideal for soups and casseroles this mat helps to control cooking temperature and prevents the contents toward the bottom of the pot being burned.