I'm simmering some chicken bones right now and google says a simmer temp is between 180-205. My instant-read thermometer is registering 203 but there is zero bubbling, is my thermometer off or is this normal?

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[–] 3 points 10 months ago (6 children)

I found with induction on low it would sit for some length of time then for a few seconds boil, then sit. Repeat. Didn't seem to be a low power, it just made the period between energizing longer. Newer induction stoves are supposed to be better though. Have you tried a different sized pot to see if the change in thermal mass helps

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 10 months ago

    It's an ikea stove that came with the place so I'm not expecting the best quality or accuracy I guess. The broth is done and it's late so I'll have to give my smaller pot a try tomorrow. I should probably look into a better single burner induction plate that adjusts by the exact temperature in the future though.

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 10 months ago (4 children)

    Tried a smaller pot today and the temp was reading 200, completely still surface

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  • [–] 1 point 10 months ago (3 children)

    It would be a good test to boil plain water and see if your thermometer reads 212°F

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 10 months ago* (2 children)

    Just measured a rolling boil at 212.9 so the thermometer ain't lying I guess

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    So should be good then, technically a boil from water to steam is at that exact temperature , so less than that shouldnt be boiling. Maybe inductions have gotten that good where it doesn't raise into the boil and drop back out?

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