Induction cooking is really becoming the way for fast and easy food preparation and when it comes in this easy to use form like the Panasonic Countertop induction Oven, then it makes both re-heating food and cooking a whole lot easier and faster.
Overview
The all new Panasonic Countertop induction Oven has taken the toaster oven to new and exciting heights! No longer is the traditional toaster oven solely for re-heating foods. With the Panasonic CIO you can not only re-heat food but actually cook great and nutritious meals in a flash.
The Claim
The claim by Panasonic is that this Panasonic Countertop induction Oven will save you both time and money as the need to turn on the full size oven is diminished greatly by the features that the Panasonic CIO boasts.
The Hype
The hype is realized by the incredible features that the Panasonic Countertop induction Oven offers to the consumer. The old toaster oven has nothing on this baby!
The Cost
The cost of the Panasonic Countertop induction Oven is $599.99 on the Panasonic website. While this may seem high when you consider what the CIO can actually do you will realize that this price is not all that heavy, and the fact that you will end up using this unit rather than your big energy sucking full sized oven it will pay for itself over time.
The Commitment
Other than some counter space to house the Panasonic Countertop induction Oven and make it accessible (you WILL be using this unit a LOT!) there is very little commitment required.
Evaluation
The Panasonic Countertop induction Oven uses incredibly smart technology that allows the unit to cook a full sized chicken or other meats in as little as a ½ hour! The direct induction and instant double infrared heating is amazing for cooking one dish meals like casseroles and other great meals in very little time saving you an exceptional amount of time and effort. The pre-set cooking times for specific meals takes all the maddening guesswork out of cooking those awesome meals for your family. The technology allows the unit to cook the foods from the center out to the edges making sure that the dishes you cook are sumptuous and juicy no matter what you are cooking.
Final Panasonic Countertop induction Oven Review
In addition to the single dish meals that will make life a whole lot easier the Panasonic Countertop induction Oven also does everything that you expect from a toaster oven such as re-heating leftovers without having to resort to using the full sized ovens or the dreaded microwave. The unit comes with a full 26 recipes in a small booklet to teach you some great dishes until you let your imagination run wild and you come up with some of you own. We are inclined t give this unit a thumbs up rating.
Our Recommendation
Every household should have a toaster oven so that they have the chance to use it rather than the full sized oven that uses much more energy for re-heating leftovers and the like but with this Panasonic Countertop induction Oven you can also cook great meals in a much shorter time and with much less effort. Great unit that will make life much easier for the masses! Also, if you are really into the small cooking appliances and want one that is a little different then check out the Showtime Petite Rotisserie.
