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Homes & Gardens
Ottilie Blackhall

Does an induction cooktop work with cast iron pans? Experts share their verdict

Pink kitchen cabinetry with stove and shelving.

Induction cooktops are a worthy addition to any kitchen: they’re sleek, efficient, and easy to use, but they work differently from traditional stovetops.

Unlike other stoves and cooktops, induction stoves work by heating the pan, not the cooktop's surface, bypassing electronic currents through copper coils. If a magnetized pan is placed on the stovetop, the magnetic field then causes the pan to heat up rapidly, meaning they are used and loved by home cooks and professional chefs alike.

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