Electric Fondue Pots

Among the technologies available to cook and heat fondue, modern chefs generally gravitate toward the ease and efficiency of electric fondue pots. This updated version of a classic vessel offers consistent temperature control, safety features and convenience without sacrificing quality. Safety First Fondue pots and other devices powered with flammable gel canisters present hazards because of their open flames and the composition of the canisters themselves, which remain hot long after they have been extinguished. Likewise, fondue pots that use candles or gas-powered flames pose these same risks. Pots designed for the stovetop may be more dangerous for children to use and pose a risk of accidental burns from tipping over. Electrically powered fondue pots eliminate most of these potential hazards.

On the Go
Electric fondue pots are as versatile as they are practical. Because they come with temperature dials they can be operated much like the stove, with less supervision. The cook simply adds the cheese and other ingredients to the pot, occasionally stirring.

Unlike the stove, electric fondue pots are easy to move to any spot in which the cook would like to entertain. This means they can be used anywhere there is an electric outlet. At the kitchen counter, the dining table, or even on the patio, electric fondue pots are great, semi-portable appliances.

Control Freaks
While any heat source will do for low-maintenance dishes like hot pot, many fondue favorites are much more susceptible to scalding or burning during cooking. Melting cheese and keeping it perfectly molten can be a challenge over the uneven heat of a flame. Often cheese cooked this way scalds or sticks to the bottom of the pan. Burnt cheese not only makes for a headache in the wash, but also can ruin the taste of the whole meal. Chocolate fondue is similarly susceptible to uneven heating. The stable, flexible control of the electric fondue pot keeps cheese or chocolate at an ideal temperature and consistency.