Fondue Pots Buying Guide
| As people say, history repeats itself. This time, fondue pots (instead of that ridiculous jacket  of yours) have made their way back into the mainstream. In case you missed the 70's, the fondue pot was quite a hit (unlike your jacket) because it transforms supper into a wonderful social event. Give this guide a once-over before getting a fondue pot of your own.
Types of Fondue Pots
All fondue pots are designed to maintain a constant temperature, however not all do it in the same way. See for yourself. | 
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Electric Fondue Pots - Feature temperature control settings that can be adjusted to the type of fondue you plan to make.
- A cheese fondue has a different cooking temperature than a chocolate fondue.
- Take a bit longer to reach the desired temperature, but are more accurate and require no guessing.
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Alcohol Fuelled Fondue Pots - Use alcohol fuel in a container with a wick to heat up the pot. The heat is controlled by the amount of air that is allowed to flow through an adjustable lid.
- 3 ounces burning at full temperature will last approximately 90 minutes.
- More cumbersome than electric fondue pots, but quicker to heat up.
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Sterno Fueled Fondue Pots - Heats the fondue pot using disposable Sterno canisters.
- Temperature is adjusted by restricting how much of the blue flame is exposed to the bottom of the fondue pot.
- Same heating properties as an alcohol fuelled fondue pot, but easier to manage.
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Types of Fondue
Fondue pots are extremely versatile. Below are the three different types of fondue:
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Stock (for Meat or Seafood)
Different broths (meat, chicken, vegetable) are heated in the pot and boiled. Raw meat is placed in the pot and cooked for a specified amount of time. The better the stock, the tastier the meat or seafood is. This is usually a main course fondue. |
Cheese
This fondue is a popular appetizer. Cheese (or a combination of cheeses) is melted in the fondue pot with a bit of cream. Choose your favourite bread for dipping and enjoy. |
Chocolate
Chocolate is melted with heavy cream in the fondue pot. The possibilities after this are endless, but good starting points include bananas, strawberries, and marshmallows. |
Fondue's and Fondont's
- Never overfill an alcohol-burner. It can cause unexpected flare-ups.
- Always make sure all flammable materials (napkins, tablecloths, etc.) are a safe distance from the fondue pot burner.
- This includes electric fondue pots.
- Skewers left in the fondue pot will be extremely hot.
- Give them extra time to cool before using.
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