Can you use a standard catering sterno for heating?
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Yes! I've used plain old stereo when I run out of the gel stuff. It gets things hotter, and you can't really control the flame, but it works on a pinch.
2146307
You can try a tea light, but I don't know how much heat it will give off. I just spoon sterno gel into it and it works fine.
2091466
There are small,size sternos , look in Asian markets or local restaurant paper supply co. If no luck there , line the compartment that holds the fuel with heavy aluminum foil and put the solid fuel directly in the unit. It will work fine that way, good luck
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I would probably not try to cook something larger than a hamburger patty on Sterno. You would not want to cook directly in the flame as I expect it would taste like "fuel" as well, so at least a small fryer is suggested. That being said, let me offer some of the reasons Sterno is a fantastic option to keep on hand. It is essentially jellied kerosene in a can, it lights instantly even in some wind, it extinguishes instantly; just slip the lid over it (can stays Hot for awhile be careful!), it does not tip over and spill causing an instant dangerous fire, it stores well for a long time. Use Sterno to keep a pan warm of food that is already done, without burning it up - parties for instance, it is perfect for heating up single servings of food when backpacking or roughing it. Consider if you were in an unsafe area, you can light, use, and put away a Sterno without drawing attention to yourself (slip the hot can into an oven mitt!), unlike a fire, you can shut it down instantly by just putting the lid on it. Hope that helps, now have fun discovering what you can do with it!
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You could but right from the time I bought my first 1 over 30 yrs ago...I was told to always keep the cookwell in the unit...when you used it for keeping food warm at a party or so you can remove it and put some hot water in it and put a special collar on it n put 3 food pans in it to keep food hot...it is great for that....my 1st Nesco ,I bought ,because my stove oven died and I had to make cookies for a wedding...I baked over 1,300 cookies in it...I have bought 2 or 3 since....love them.
720223
This item does not use sterno. You use tea light candles. So it is very easy to use.
1711772
Sure, but you have to really preheat the lid first or you won't get nice grill marks. I find it easier just to use the ribbed skillet and turn the meat once. The lid is great for making pressed sanwiches (panini & cubans) or toasting thick slices of hearty breads.
2034303
Yes you can. I have cooked soup and hot dogs in mine. It is very versatile, and I use mine every day.
1241551
Yes. We usually do this to bring it up to temperature and use the sterno heat to maintain it afterward.
1216754
I have not been able to find a "sterno" container small enough to fit. Instead, I found an inexpensive stainless measuring cup set and removed the handle from the 2/3 cup size which then fit right in the cavity. When being used, I scoop a couple of tablespoons of the gel from a larger Stern container. Not ideal, but it works.
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we decided to open a can of sterno and remove enough of the gel inside to put in the hibachi on some tin foil. We could not find the right size sterno can to fit inside. We lit it up and we got a nice, small, fire going. It may actually cook more than marshmallows for s'more but we have yet to try to cook anything else. Yes, you can smell the gel burning but it is not bad if you cook outside.
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You can,but for ceramic you dont need the high heat one, just the regular temperature version. This one is for exhausts etc..
1858184
We use it for grilling shrimp, scewers etc... Sterno taste was there but we changed over to 4 charchol brickettes and that works well too.
255055
yes, you can! we really like our ronco and we cook larger birds also and have had great success with the ronco
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Yes it is. We bought if for an "emergency" sterno cook stove in case of a prolonged electrical outage. Hope this helps!!
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Anything you can put in a small pot or pan will cook up just fine..maybe a little slow if you use the sterno fuel..A good alcohol stove underneath will work faster. You may be able to use it like a mini grill to to cook some fish on a sheet of tin foil (ive never tried, but I bet it would work)Its a good sturdy stove that isnt too heavy for a backpack and its dirt cheap, so why not try it out
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I live in Florida and have used Sterno indoors to cook and heat water for coffee and tea for 65 years. Our house is not what can be called "air tight" but I have not noticed any fumes from the alcohol burning. We use one can at a time by placeing it in a piece of ceramic tile on the kitchen counter top.lg