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Offline Pappymn

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« Reply #-1 on: January 04, 2015, 01:55:54 PM »
I have this showing up on Monday.....and a case of gas.  :)

Really want to try some precision browning of some of the sous vide meats. Just another tool in the tool box.

Iwatani Cooking Torch, 9,725 BTU/h https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027HO3XO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_lTyQub118CJZD
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Re: Iwatani Cooking Torch
« on: January 04, 2015, 01:58:56 PM »
Nice!

I just use my Benz-O-Matic with MAPP gas ::)
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« Reply #1 on: January 04, 2015, 02:19:14 PM »

Quote from: muebe on January 04, 2015, 01:58:56 PM
Nice!

I just use my Benz-O-Matic with MAPP gas ::)

People say you can get an off flavor from propane, so I went with butane. How does MAPP compare?
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Re: Iwatani Cooking Torch
« Reply #2 on: January 04, 2015, 02:33:38 PM »
Quote from: Pappymn on January 04, 2015, 02:19:14 PM

Quote from: muebe on January 04, 2015, 01:58:56 PM
Nice!

I just use my Benz-O-Matic with MAPP gas ::)

People say you can get an off flavor from propane, so I went with butane. How does MAPP compare?

At the temperature that MAPP gas burns at there is no propane odor left over from my experience.

The torch you bought has much more temp control for delicate items like creme brûlée. When I sear something I like the brute force of MAPP gas.
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Re: Iwatani Cooking Torch
« Reply #3 on: January 04, 2015, 02:37:34 PM »
This is a great topic, and one I've been maning to ask about.  According to the Department of Labor MSDS for MAPP gas, the combustion byproducts are known to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm. http://txisupply.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Mapp_Gas_MSDS.pdf

Anyone know about the true safety of any of these kinds of flame tools?
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Re: Iwatani Cooking Torch
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2015, 02:52:00 PM »
pz any byproducts of combustion can be hazardous. Those byproducts are due to incomplete combustion. As long as you have a proper mix of air to gas ratio the burn is complete so those byproducts are limited.

Any combustible gas without the proper air and fuel mixture can create aldehydes that can be toxic and dangerous.

In other words I am not too concerned about it as long as my flame is properly adjusted ;)
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Re: Iwatani Cooking Torch
« Reply #5 on: January 04, 2015, 02:55:23 PM »
Great choice Pappy! I have the same one and I ordered for the same reason. I haven't even
come close to use it for browning my cooked meat. I do use it extensively when lighting my
Amazen tube smoker, etc. Works great!  ;)
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« Reply #6 on: January 04, 2015, 03:07:19 PM »

Quote from: HighOnSmoke on January 04, 2015, 02:55:23 PM
Great choice Pappy! I have the same one and I ordered for the same reason. I haven't even
come close to use it for browning my cooked meat. I do use it extensively when lighting my
Amazen tube smoker, etc. Works great!  ;)

Any reason you haven't used it to finish meat?
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Re: Iwatani Cooking Torch
« Reply #7 on: January 04, 2015, 03:38:45 PM »
Thanks for the clarification, muebe - I've always wondered about what one is blasting the food with, and what in the food might be converted into something carcinogenic (much like burning food on a grill).  So far we've only done creme brulee with a torch, and I was not sure if the gasses created for foods were different than the industrial gasses
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Re: Iwatani Cooking Torch
« Reply #8 on: January 04, 2015, 03:49:28 PM »
Only stupid question is the one not asked.

Lots of great info in this post. Thinking I'm going to save a little and use my plumbing torch ;D
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Re: Iwatani Cooking Torch
« Reply #9 on: January 04, 2015, 04:02:06 PM »
Quote from: Pappymn on January 04, 2015, 01:55:54 PM
I have this showing up on Monday.....and a case of gas.  :)

Really want to try some precision browning of some of the sous vide meats. Just another tool in the tool box.

Iwatani Cooking Torch, 9,725 BTU/h https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027HO3XO/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_lTyQub118CJZD

That's the torch I was looking at to light my amps.
 
Now  you will be able to brown meat like this....

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Re: Iwatani Cooking Torch
« Reply #10 on: January 04, 2015, 04:41:58 PM »
Would like to hear how well it works, I just added it to my Amazon wish list. ;)
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Re: Iwatani Cooking Torch
« Reply #11 on: January 04, 2015, 05:19:45 PM »
Quote from: Pappymn on January 04, 2015, 03:07:19 PM

Quote from: HighOnSmoke on January 04, 2015, 02:55:23 PM
Great choice Pappy! I have the same one and I ordered for the same reason. I haven't even
come close to use it for browning my cooked meat. I do use it extensively when lighting my
Amazen tube smoker, etc. Works great!  ;)

Any reason you haven't used it to finish meat?

I think I am a tad scared about live fire in my kitchen!  ;) But the main reason is my SRG is awesome
when I brown or sear and it is my go to machine!
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« Reply #12 on: January 04, 2015, 05:47:50 PM »

Quote from: HighOnSmoke on January 04, 2015, 05:19:45 PM
Quote from: Pappymn on January 04, 2015, 03:07:19 PM

Quote from: HighOnSmoke on January 04, 2015, 02:55:23 PM
Great choice Pappy! I have the same one and I ordered for the same reason. I haven't even
come close to use it for browning my cooked meat. I do use it extensively when lighting my
Amazen tube smoker, etc. Works great!  ;)

Any reason you haven't used it to finish meat?

I think I am a tad scared about live fire in my kitchen!  ;) But the main reason is my SRG is awesome
when I brown or sear and it is my go to machine!

Now that makes sense to me!  I have a spot in my kitchen that is all stainless that I plan on using.....I have your same concern.
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Re: Iwatani Cooking Torch
« Reply #13 on: January 06, 2015, 10:07:30 AM »
If you use the pre-sear method (pan searing) - - it could make torch searing much easier and take much less time.

While watching them use a torch, I was thinking "how long will it take to sear four steaks with this torch?"
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