You might be wondering, is it safe to use any ceramic dish on the stovetop? In most cases, the answer is a resounding no. The vast majority of ceramic dishware isn’t designed to withstand the rigors of stovetop cooking. Sure, there are a few exceptions like flameware or specialized ceramic cookware, but these are far from the norm. And when in doubt, always defer to the manufacturer’s guidelines.
So, what’s the takeaway? Simple: keep your crockpot firmly planted on the kitchen counter where it belongs. It’s a slow cooking marvel, and that’s where it truly excels. If you find yourself needing to finish cooking something on the stovetop, reach for a pot or pan that’s purpose-built for that environment. Believe me, your kitchen – and your sanity – will thank you.
This whole crusade for kitchen safety stems from my own painful experience with the glass top stove. Since then, I’ve become somewhat of a kitchen safety evangelist. I still love toying with new recipes and putting my vast array of kitchen tools to the test, but now I do it with an added layer of caution. And every time I hear about someone else’s kitchen calamity, it serves as a stark reminder that we’re all just one wrong move away from a major kitchen fiasco. So, let’s play it safe and keep those crockpots far, far away from the stovetops!