The best hot plates for cooking without a kitchen
Another cooking surface. (Katie Smith via Unsplash/)Hot plates are useful in all sorts of spaces, including a kitchenette, dorm, den, RV, and guest house. Many commercial kitchens even use hot plates for additional stove space. (They’re also great if you’re making Tasty-style recipe videos.) With the right appliances, you can set up a makeshift kitchen anyplace with a power source. There are, however, plenty of dinky hot plates that won’t heat a pot or pan evenly and effectively. Such poorly made portable burners will simply take up space while you order takeout. To help steer your mini kitchen in the right direction, here’s a list of strong and reliable hot plates available today.Large induction burner with sensor touch technology. (Amazon/)This 1800W glass surface hot plate has nine power levels for different styles of cooking such as simmering, frying, and steaming. There are also eight preset temperature levels, though you can...