Ilsa 7-Inch Cast Iron Heat Defuser

by Ilsa

Product Features

• Heat diffuser; eliminates unwanted hot spots
• Made of cast iron; evens your electric or gas burners heat surface
• Have the benefits of cooking with cast iron without the care and excessive weight of cast iron cookware
• Includes stainless steel handle for safety and convenience
• 7-Inch Diameter

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 7.2 x 3 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000I1WO8C
• Item model number: 255
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,262 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
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Product Description

One of the most important elements of stovetop cooking is even heat. That’s one of the reasons why cooks worldwide turn to cast iron cookware. However, cast iron cookware typically requires a considerable amount of care and attention and it is heavy, for your wrists and shelves. With the Harold Import Cast Iron Heat Diffuser you can have the even heat of cast iron cookware, without having to use cast iron cookware. Simply place the diffuser on your electric or gas burner then place your regular pots and pans on top of the diffuser. Voila. No more hot spots; even heat for all of your culinary creations. Includes stainless steel handle for safety and convenience. Cast iron. 7-inch in diameter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

33 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It works!, August 28, 2009

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Pam Sullivan - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ilsa 7-Inch Cast Iron Heat Defuser (Kitchen)

It works like promised. I have a gas stove that runs on propane, producing a high flame even on simmer. This takes care of the problem giving a true simmer. There is some discoloration after you use it and it can get VERY hot - be careful after cooking.

37 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heat diffuser, July 1, 2009

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Chris (Danville, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ilsa 7-Inch Cast Iron Heat Defuser (Kitchen)

This device is worth it's weight in gold. I cook a lot of pasta sauce and like to simmer it for 2-3 hours. Without this diffuser I would have to stir and scrape the bottom of the pot every 15 minutes to prevent scorching now it is every 30 to 40 minutes between stirs. It evenly distributes the heat to the entire bottom of the pan.

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars cast iron defuser, October 4, 2009

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Sandra L. Scarlett (Colville, Washington) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ilsa 7-Inch Cast Iron Heat Defuser (Kitchen)

For people with glass top stoves, this cast iron defuser is essential. I do alot of steam canning and this defuser keeps the canner from sticking to the stovetop. The only thing that i have found, though, is that the paint on the defuser began to bubble up and slough off onto the bottom of my canner. But, all in all, i like this defuser.