Last Updated on May 22, 2023 by Shari Mason
Using glass on the stove is a little complicated if you don’t know your pot’s shock limit. Some of us might make mistakes that could lead to kitchen accidents.
The stove provides direct fire or heat and requires metal pots for safe cooking. So how about glass pots? Can you put a glass on the stove? Read on to find out.
Is It Ok to Put Glass on the Stove?
Yes, putting glass pots on the stove is perfectly safe as long as it is built for the stove.
Borosilicate and pyroceram could withstand high heat and sudden temperature changes. In contrast, lime-soda cookware material couldn’t withstand direct fire contact.
Some glass materials are specially made for stovetop use, like Pyroceram glasses. These glass containers can withstand high heat and won’t crack.
Read: Can You Put Cold Glass In The Oven?
Factors To Consider
Glass Material
Borosilicate
Borosilicate glass pot is thermal shock resistant. It can withstand extremely high and lower temperatures.
It is hot and cold-resistant, melting at about 3,000° F. It is a laboratory cookware especially made for direct fire contact.
Pyroceram
Pyroceram is another glass cookware made for high-temperature cooking. It is ceramic cookware made by Corning and can tolerate sudden temperature adjustments.
Because of its melting point of 1000° F, this type of glass is also used for fireplaces, oven windows, and other appliances.
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Heat Level
Monitoring heat levels is vital when using fragile cookware to prevent shattering because there are glass materials with the maximum heat level.
Even Pyroceram cookware has breaking points up to 1000° F, so monitoring the temperature level is necessary.
Cooking at the gas stove means the direct fire is at the bottom. Ensure that your stove’s scorching level can handle the material you use.
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Stove Equipment
Electric
You can use glass cookware on an electric stove, but not all glassware is a good insulator. Soda-lime glass is not recommended because it will shatter in an extreme fire.
The electric stove has a spiral-shaped rod that heats up fast to cook. You can use pyroceram on it because it is adaptable to sudden temperature changes.
Read: How To Season A Wok On An Electric Stove?
Gas
A gas stove provides real flame direct to the glass pot through the burners to cook food. Gas stoves are fueled by butane and propane.
Cooking with glass pots or pans is safe with gas stoves except with tempered glass because of its low resistance to fire.
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Glass Top Or Ceramic Stovetop
Electric stoves with a ceramic top or glass surface covering the spiral hot rods are safe for glass bowls and other glass cookware made for stoves.
Induction
An induction stove primarily uses magnetic substances to generate heat to cook when in contact with cookware made of iron, like cast iron.
You cannot use glass cookware on induction stoves because it doesn’t have magnetic components.
Manufacturer Remarks
The only way to know that glass cookware is stovetop safe is to read the manufacturer’s remarks. You can find some remarks at the bottom of the glass cookware with its manufacturer brand.
If the label says the glass cookware is unsafe on the stovetop, don’t risk it because it might shatter and cause accidents.
What Will Happen If The Glass Is Not Stove-Top Safe?
If you use glass cookware that is not stovetop safe on a gas stove, it will be damaged by extreme temperatures. It could crack, shatter, or explode. [1]
You can’t use tempered glass on a direct flame, especially those made of lime soda. It can’t stand the extreme temperature and sudden changes.
Tips & Tricks When Using Glass on the Stove
When using a glass pot on the stove, check if your glass pot or pans is stovetop safe and can withstand high temperatures. Tempered glass is not safe for stoves.
“No one is born a great cook; one learns by doing.”
– Julia Child, American Cook and TV Personality
Second, maintain a constant temperature. Stovetop-safe glassware can handle high temperatures, but there’s still a melting point.
Even though a corning glass pot can handle shock, it is better to let it cool first before splashing cold water or wiping it with a wet towel.
FAQs
Can I use oven-safe glass on the stove?
No, you can’t use oven-safe glass pot or pyrex glassware on the stove because it is not primarily made for stovetop cooking.
Glass bakeware is made for microwave cooking and is oven-safe but not heat-resistant for stovetop cooking.
Can you use glass Pyrex on a stove?
No, you can’t use Pyrex glass on a gas stove or a toaster oven because it could break in a sudden temperature change.
Pyrex bakeware can be reheated in the microwave, but not for too long.
Pyrex products are made of borosilicate glass but shifted to tempered glass in the 1950s. This type of glass is no longer thermal shock resistant.
Final Thoughts
Generally, it is only safe to use glass cookware on the stove as long as it is designed for stovetop and oven cooking.
The heat-resistant glass cookware is made of pyroceram and borosilicate glass materials.
One of the many benefits of glass cookware on our food table is its non-porous and non-toxic state.
Use only stove-safe glassware when cooking on the gas stove or oven to prevent accidents.
Reference:
- https://depts.washington.edu/vehfire/fire-pattern/windows.html
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