How do you deal with the hight heat of propane?

I have only cooked with natural gas in the past and now have a propane stove.

I find that it burns very hot and it is difficult to control the heat.

I have it turned down to the minimum, almost flickering out, and have stacked a second trestle iron below the pan and it is still difficult to manage the heat.

What can I do?

The cooktop looks similar, but not exactly like this:

temperature propane-cooktop

Best Answer

The answer to this might be to get a heat diffuser - this is basically a metal disc with holes in it that moderates the temperature by only letting some of the direct heat pass through. These sometimes come with handles so that you can move them on/off the element while cooking.

google: gas stove heat diffuser for options in your region. In the US I can get them for about $5-10

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How do I reduce the heat on my propane stove?

There is one disadvantage to gas stoves, though \u2014 it can be hard to get the heat low enough for things like simmering a delicate sauce or slow-cooking a braise. The solution is using a burner plate! Burner plates, also called simmer plates, fit right over the burner and help to diffuse the heat.

What happens if propane gets too hot?

The hotter your tank gets, the greater the pressure will be inside the tank. Portable propane tanks are equipped with a relief valve that activates when internal pressure builds up. Once the valve releases, the gas will slowly dissipate through the valve into the air and could ignite.

How hot is too hot for propane?

In warm weather your propane tank can still be stored outdoors on a flat, solid surface. You'll want to keep the tank in a shaded area so that it's not in direct sunlight for long periods of time\u2014this will keep the tank at a safe temperature, note exceeding 120 \xb0F (49 \xb0C).

How do you lower a gas flame?

NOTE: If the flames are too high or low and you must adjust them, you may do so manually.

Light all surface burners.

Turn the knob on the burner being adjusted to Lo.

Remove the knob.

Insert a small, flat-blade screwdriver into the valve shaft.

Turn the valve to adjust the flame.

Replace the knob.

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