> If it boils into nothing immediately, you are too hot. If it just sits there and does nothing, you aren't hot enough yet.
That is actually slightly misleading due to the Leidenfrost effect.
That is actually slightly misleading due to the Leidenfrost effect.
If I'm doing something that requires a ripping hot pan, one that's actually hot enough for the Leidenfrost effect is where I am for. This usually requires that I use a high smoke point oil, like refined peanut oil.