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In a recent survey conducted among 100 professional chefs across the United States, 96 reported that they prefer to use gas cooktops, and 68 also prefer gas ovens. Even if you're not a professional chef, there's no reason that you can't cook like one.
A survey done by the Propane Education and Research Council, show that, 96% of professional chefs prefer cooking with gas ovens to electric ones. Results shows that gas ovens offers, better heat control, Fast response speed, versatile, easy to clean and maintain.
Chefs prefer gas stoves because when compared to electric ovens or induction stovetops, they can control the heat of a gas stove more easily with different knobs and dials. Gas stovetops offer more precise heat output, so it's easy to get the perfect temperature for cooking various dishes.
Professional cooks known for their mastery of the gas flame are adopting glass-ceramic induction cooktops, and not only because they are considered the environmentally friendly alternative to electric or gas stoves.
Sure, electric stoves do not eliminate risks of burns or fires, but they are generally considered safer. You also risk gas leaks if not properly hooked up to a gas line or a knob turns enough to release gas without igniting. To be on the safe side, any home with a gas stove should have a carbon monoxide detector.
Gas ovens are usually cheaper to run than electric ovens, due to the fact that gas (as a utility) is cheaper.
According to the Propane Education and Research Council, 96% of professional chefs prefer to cook with gas.
Gas ovens provide heat with more moisture than electric, culminating in a dish that itself is ultimately more moist. This prevents certain dishes from drying out and can make all the difference when cooking items like meat. Meanwhile, electric ovens provide a drier heat that's perfect for achieving crispier textures.
Most chefs prefer gas stoves as they have more experience using them and can gauge the temperature by merely looking at the flame. However, many chefs have started using induction hobs. Induction cooktops are becoming popular as they are energy-efficient, easy to clean, and heat and cool rapidly.
But the workhorse of any commercial kitchen is an oven, and the pro's choice is convection. With unmatched versatility and utility, a convection oven is quite possibly the single-most-important piece of equipment for a professional chef today.
As noted, gas stoves can heat up much more quickly, and thus cook food faster. You can also get more precise control since the flames spread along the bottom and sides of a pan, providing a more even, uniform cook.
Gordon says, “I use HexClad pans at home, and they are unique because they combine stainless steel and nonstick functionality. Hybrid technology allows me to cook my dishes to perfection! It cooks exceptionally well and is highly versatile.
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Nonstick pan (Gordon uses pans made by ScanPan, but any well-made pan with a solid, heavy bottom will work.)
Some celebrity chefs use their TV riches to create a super-kitchen, like the drastic renovation Gordon Ramsay recently did on a kitchen that already cost about $820,000 and included a $110,000 stove.
Chefs know that preparing their recipes with gas stoves is the best option to get the best results. The taste of food is better when cooking with a gas cooker, fire and heat management is better. Meals prepared with a gas store maintain all their nutritional characteristics such as vitamins and proteins.
One of the major reasons gas is more popular in commercial kitchens is that it's typically cheaper than electricity when you compare how much heat each can produce per dollar. Gas heat is measured in British Thermal Units(BTUs), while electric heat is measured in kilowatts(kW).
Electric ranges are generally safer than gas ranges. A gas range that's not installed correctly can result in a gas leak, which could lead to a fire or explosion.
A gas oven has better temperature control and it is easier to keep the temperature constant to avoid burnt food and uneven cooking. Due to the combustion process, gas ovens have more moisture on the inside which can be perfect for baking foods that should have a soft and moist surface.
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Gas Oven at 350 degrees = somewhere between 10 and 23 cents/hour, depending on which estimations you use!
Though research has found that the presence of gas stoves in the home is one source of elevated risk of CO poisoning, that generally only happens when something goes wrong: a gas stove with a pilot light, a poorly ventilated space, a burner left on, something like that.
More than a third of Americans cook with gas, and some get additional exposure from space and water heaters. All of these natural gas-burning appliances can emit gasses that can trigger asthma, coughing, and potentially increase susceptibility to respiratory infections.