I have had this in my kitchen drawer for years—haven’t ever used it and not so sure where or why I have it. What is it?I have had this in my kitchen drawer for years—haven’t ever used it and not so sure where or why I have it. What is it?

Think of it as a “volume knob” for gas stoves—perfect for when you need low, steady heat but your burner doesn’t go low enough.

And that wooden handle?

Not just for show.

It stays cool enough to touch, so you can adjust or remove the diffuser safely—no mitts needed.

Why You Need One (Even in a Modern Kitchen)

Gas burners are powerful—but not always precise.

Turn it down too low? It flickers out.

Leave it on medium? Your sauce scorches.

Enter: the simmer ring.

Here’s what it fixes:

Hot spots

Distributes heat evenly across the bottom of the pan