Now We’re Cooking with Gas: Turning Up the Heat with Gas Cooktops

Have you ever heard the phrase “Now we’re cooking with gas!” before? There’s a reason that people say this to indicate that something is moving in the right direction. While electricity might be great for some kinds of cooking, it’s worth noting that many people prefer the high level of control and heat management features they get with a gas cooktop. 

With instant heat control through a gas surface, it’s much easier to create complex dishes that allow you to explore a wide range of flavors and finishes. Additionally, gas cooktops can look amazing too, with a wide range of design options to choose from, ranging from glass and stainless steel to enamel and ceramics. 

If you’re thinking of investing in a gas cooktop, the first thing to do is check that mains gas is available where you live. If it isn’t, then you’re going to be stuck with either induction or electric cooktop. Once you know if gas is available to you, then you can begin to consider other things. 

Sizing Up your Gas Cook Top 

While there are many decisions to be made when selecting the perfect cooking appliance, there are few things more important than getting the sizing right. You’ll need to make sure that you have enough space on your bench to fit your cooktop – which might mean choosing a special narrow model. Additionally, there needs to be plenty of ventilation space underneath too. 

Think about how many burners you want to be able to access on top of your gas cooktop too. The more burners you have, the more you can potentially make when you’re ready to let your cooking and baking skills shine through. Some of the burners you can consider include:

• Wok burners specifically designed for fast boiling and stir fry cooking
• Large burners suitable for uses like boiling pasta, frying, and cooking potatoes
• Medium burners suitable for foods that might require quick changes in temperatures – such as when you’re cooking rice or simmering soups 
• Simmer burners that are ideal for when you’re working with delicate ingredients, sauces, and smaller cooking requirements. 

Choosing the Right Features for your Gas Cook Top

Once you’ve got the sizing ironed out, you can begin to look into the other features that you need too. For instance, while gas cooktops are excellent for heat control, some older models can fall short when it comes to safety. That’s why it’s so important to make sure that you’re choosing an option that comes with a flame failure device. This is a device that will automatically cut out the gas if a flame goes out, so you’re not exposing yourself to too many dangerous fumes. 

Other aspects to look at include:

• Control buttons and knobs: How easy is it to manage and use your gas burners. Control knobs generally need to be a good size if you want to get the best possible results.
• Labels: How well-labeled are your burners, so you can make sure that you’re using the right temperature every time?
• Surface: What kind of surface do you want for your cooktop? Glass is often very easy to clean, provided that you keep on top of your maintenance strategy

Check out the wide range of impressive Gas Cooktops available from Goldline today and discover how you can start cooking with gas!