bournemouth Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Has anyone bought a kitchen torch locally, plus the fuel to refill it? TIA for any information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Have always used the standard blowtorch for this. Haven't burned down any houses. Yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Here's a thought. That type of torch in smaller versions is often used by smokers to heat certain types of pot, like shatter and wax. So checking our local headshops will probably turn up something useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bournemouth Posted August 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 5 hours ago, Bisbee Gal said: Have always used the standard blowtorch for this. Haven't burned down any houses. Yet. Over lunch today I learned that your answer is the best of the two. A mini blowtorch, a soplete, will work and that would possibly guarantee a regular supply of fuel for refills. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Just take it slow at first. Torches were made for welding metal, and might send your dessert topping flaming through the dining living areas and into the next room, landing on your computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 I once used a blowtorch on a neighbor's Thanksgiving turkey that was cooked to perfect tenderness in an electric roaster. But the skin was pale....ran home and got the blowtorch....pretty as a picture 🦃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islander Posted August 16, 2018 Report Share Posted August 16, 2018 My friend uses a grill lighter but I just put it under a broiler. Making sure the custard is very cold . I have to use a dish which I know will not crack by the high heat,.....the colouring and caramelization is less even than with a torch but (in my opinion) this is still a very practical method and can be done in a pinch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solajijic Posted August 17, 2018 Report Share Posted August 17, 2018 I was missing a broiler on my oven when we first moved here. Husband went out to the bodega and came back with the blow torch. Perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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