i use a griddle, ive burned about %50 of my shit, thank you griddle!
heating pads, and things that dont heat past 130 are better.
a thick layer of something that retains heat in between griddle and oil will dampen heat..
i now run my heat source for a good couple hours before i put my oil on it, just to make sure it aint fluctuating..
goood luck man, burned shit is a pain in the ass.
stay loww, stay slow