Huddling around a warm fondue pot on a cold evening, catching up on old times and engaging in great conversation helps bring friends and family together. You will want to make sure you know properly use the fondue pot ahead of time so you are not wasting time fumbling with instructions while your guests sit starving in their seats. Read on to learn use a fondue pot.
Instructions
1. Set the fondue pot on a solid, flat, heat-resistant surface that is stable and out of reach of small children.
2. Use only alcohol that is denatured or liquid fuel made specifically for fondue pots. Only use about three ounces of the fluid to avoid excess flames which can cause a fire hazard. If any fluid is spilled, be sure to immediately wipe away with a wet rag. Set the burner firmly in the fondue stand.
3. Pour the desired liquid into the pot. Use oils or broths for meats, and wine for cheeses. Set the pot on the burner followed by a splatter shield to keep grease from popping out and burning someone.
4. Light the center hole of the burner using a match, not a lighter.
5. Adjust the flame height with the burner handle. There are small holes on the cover that you choose the amount of exposure. Select more holes for larger flames or fewer holes for smaller flames. It is always a good idea to keep the flames as low as possible to avoid scorching.
6. Use a fondue fork, one per guest, to place the meat, cheese or fruits into the fondue pot and have the guests cook the items to their liking.
7. Put the burner cover over the flame to extinguish it when you are finished cooking and allow the fondue to pot to sit until completely cooled.
Tips Warnings
When cooking with oils you can use any of the following: peanut, vegetable, olive or canola.
Some fondue pots use sterno or tea lights instead of alcohol.
Using liquids with flavor, such as dry wine, will enhance your meal. Try not to use water in a fondue pot.
Fondue pots are typically designed to accommodate a maximum of four people. If you generally have gatherings involving more than four people you may want to invest in more than one pot.
Never leave a fondue pot burning unattended. Anything with an open flame needs to be watched constantly.
Never store the burner alcohol in a place where children can access it.
Never add fuel to a burner that is not completely cooled or that is already lit.
Do not overfill the fondue pot with too much food at once. This will only cause oil to splatter.
Never allow guests to eat with the fondue forks, these are for preparation only. Eating directly from the fondue forks poses the threat of bacteria getting into the fondue pot. Supply separate forks for the actual meal.
These are only guidelines for using a fondue pot. You should always read an follow the manufacturers instructions for using and caring for the appliance properly.
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