Blow torch options for creme brule and other kitchen fun

swmlon · 16 Dec 2021 at 22:41

Any recommendations for a good blow torch that isn't a waste of money? Want to get something that will last, even if it means paying a little more than the tat you can pick up from Amazon?

b0rn2sk8 · 16 Dec 2021 at 22:57

Plumbers map/propane torch, it’s a bit industrial but they really do the business.

Raikiri · 16 Dec 2021 at 23:11

https://www.nisbets.co.uk/vogue-qui...cxc3q8jsxdq1ZFiEsqf1GURTPbxe6c7MaAuz0EALw_wcB

We use one of these, works just fine.

Syore · 16 Dec 2021 at 23:26

+1 to the Plumbers torch as you can adjust the flame easily.

Rotty · 16 Dec 2021 at 23:32

I use a Rothenberger Superfire2 on Map gas

works great

Smiffy-UK · 16 Dec 2021 at 23:33

If you don't have one you can use the grill to burn the sugar or caramelise it even.

Or another way we use in the kitchen is heat a spoon and then go over the sugar top. Just be careful because the spoon can get hot to touch.

I myself ain't a pastry chef. But I am a sous chef and have seen my team use those methods if our gas runs out in our touches.

Good luck.

hood1971 · 17 Dec 2021 at 12:25

Smaller ones like Raikiri posted are fine if you are hosting 4 or less. Been using a similar one for a few years now. If you are planning to have big dinner parties then go for a plumbers torch.

swmlon · 17 Dec 2021 at 21:49

Raikiri said:
https://www.nisbets.co.uk/vogue-qui...cxc3q8jsxdq1ZFiEsqf1GURTPbxe6c7MaAuz0EALw_wcB

We use one of these, works just fine.

That looks good. Do you keep it attached to the can or do you disconnect once you're done using it?

Raikiri · 17 Dec 2021 at 22:34

swmlon said:
That looks good. Do you keep it attached to the can or do you disconnect once you're done using it?

Keep it attached.

hood1971 said:
Smaller ones like Raikiri posted are fine if you are hosting 4 or less. Been using a similar one for a few years now. If you are planning to have big dinner parties then go for a plumbers torch.

I mean I'm a chef in a professional kitchen that frequently serves 150 people a day. They work just fine.

swmlon · 18 Dec 2021 at 01:16

Yeah, at most I'd be using it to party of six, and the occasional family gatherings where's there's 16-20 but it won't get daily use like a pro would.

HoneyBadger · 18 Dec 2021 at 07:57

Raikiri said:
Keep it attached.

I mean I'm a chef in a professional kitchen that frequently serves 150 people a day. They work just fine.

Clearly you don’t know what you’re talking about, shame on you.

I’ve never used it for food, but I have a dremel BT.

Semple · 18 Dec 2021 at 08:05

b0rn2sk8 said:
Plumbers map/propane torch, it’s a bit industrial but they really do the business.

Plumbers torches are quite pricey these days.

Infiniteey · 23 Dec 2021 at 01:16

Bought a cheap one from aliexpress cost about £3 inc tax and shipping. Works like any other "chef's" blowtorch I've used previously.