Can it be used for searing after sous vide cooking? Does it come with MAPP gas tank? Will it leave any gas taste on the food?
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yes mapp is safe to use. this comes with Map-pro which is a hotter burning propane. the "gas taste" you get actually is because the heat is so high. look into getting a Searzall. it disperses the heat more evenly and it works with this exact torch
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I don't think its a wise choice to use this with food , the fact being is that map gas is not clean its better to use propane to cook food. map gas gives off sooth and other nasty by product which is why its meant for work uses only.
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propane on its own only gets to about 3600 F, which is a little low for brazing. Mapps gas by itself only gets up to about 2350 F, however Mapps is not used by itself but mixed with oxygen and burns at about 5300 F. At that temperature it can be used for light welding such is sheet metal and brazing. As this torch does not have a valve assy or torch head that can mix Mapps and oxygen it cannot be used for welding. Most Mapps gas torches are made to be used with Mapps gas or Propane and when used with Mapps they are always used with Oxygen. It would be a waste of money using Mapps gas alone for anything as propane is much cheaper. Using a Propane tank with Oxygen will weld however it is a "dirty" weld as Propane does not provide a shield against the outside air when welding. Propane is used in heavy demo work with oxygen for cutting torches and the regulaters have to built to withstand the corrosive Propane gas (Im talking about professional welding equipment here). Hope that answers your question.
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Hi Michelle- YES! a problem with sous vide is the meat floating in the water bath-using the foodsaver will virtully get ALL air out of the sealed bag. You might want to double seal the ends just for safety, also a small wire baking rack could help keep the meat submerged if neesed. Good Luck!
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I have not found specific cookbooks for this but also had not thought to look for one yet. Good idea! I will say that I use this grill pan nearly every time I cook now. I use it primarily on the stove top. I have a gas range and use it now to brown and sear meats rather than using a frying pan. It is the first pan I reach for. I have used it for chicken and steaks right on the stove, even grilled sandwiches. I am very happy with the purchase. I wash it after use, then put it on the flame to dry it completely. Once cooled, I use a spray cooking oil such as Pam to keep the pan seasoned. Hope this helps while you are looking for a cookbook to go with this. I have not found specific cookbooks for this but also had not thought to look for one yet. Good idea! I will say that I use this grill pan nearly every time I cook now. I use it primarily on the stove top. I have a gas range and use it now to brown and sear meats rather than using a frying pan. It is the first pan I reach for. I have used it for chicken and steaks right on the stove, even grilled sandwiches. I am very happy with the purchase. I wash it after use, then put it on the flame to dry it completely. Once cooled, I use a spray cooking oil such as Pam to keep the pan seasoned. Hope... » Read More I have not found specific cookbooks for this but also had not thought to look for one yet. Good idea! I will say that I use this grill pan nearly every time I cook now. I use it primarily on the stove top. I have a gas range and use it now to brown and sear meats rather than using a frying pan. It is the first pan I reach for. I have used it for chicken and steaks right on the stove, even grilled sandwiches. I am very happy with the purchase. I wash it after use, then put it on the flame to dry it completely. Once cooled, I use a spray cooking oil such as Pam to keep the pan seasoned. Hope this helps while you are looking for a cookbook to go with this. « Show Less
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Gosh Eddie, I really don't know. I still cook with gas. I just now put a magnet on this item and it is non-magnetic if that helps.
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does this come with the sous vide rack?There was a wire mesh inside my machine when I bought it. I suspect that it is the rack you are asking about, but not sure. The wire mesh keeps the food from floating down to the bottom, and I think sides also(sorry, I am not looking at it, just doing it from memory). It also allows one to pull both the mesh and the food out of the water as handles come up to the top. I never used it to pull food out of water, I just grab the bag, but it is needed to keep the food away from the bottom and the walls, which is very important. Hope this was helpful. does this come with the sous vide rack?There was a wire mesh inside my machine when I bought it. I suspect that it is the rack you are asking about, but not sure. The wire mesh keeps the food from floating down to the bottom, and I think sides also(sorry, I am not looking at it, just doing it from memory). It also allows one to pull both the mesh and the food out of the water as handles come up to the top. I never used it to pull food out of water, I just grab the bag, but it is needed to keep the food away from the bottom and the walls, which is very important. Hope this was helpful.
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Get this wok, you'll like it. Balances well for me on my gas range, but I do intend on getting a ring for it, and you would benefit too as well. It heats somewhat slow compared to other woks, but this flexible cast iron pan is thin too, so your oil gets smokin' hot in hardly any time. Make sure you scrub it good with soap and water to get the protective coating off, then season the wok using whatever method you might prefer.
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I have left it without using it for over 6 months and it has worked fine , that is, it did not seem to loose any Butane. We had a power outage and needed to use the cooker for several days and the can held up for 3 to 4 hours of cooking (on varied settings - high, low, medium etc.). It is warrantied for several years of shelf-life. I realize that this is not exactly what you asked but that's the best I've got. Hope it helps. For the record, I am very satisfied with the unit and would buy it again if the need arose.
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that is what we have. we are new at using a wok and chinese cooking. not a very good source but it worked well and we will continue to learn how to use it. i am sure though that gas would be better.
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Absolutely. I bought this torch for finishing or searing sous vide cooking. It works great for me. I also use it on other things now as well. You may want something with more power if you're finishing a wet roast or something along those lines... For steaks or similar cuts of meat this torch is perfect. IMHO.
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Yes it does. You will love the Sous Vide. It will make your food preparations perfect and cooking in general simple and fun. I have told everybody I know and meet about this way of cooking.
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I bought mine to use on our gas stove to help even out the temps for simmering. This is an excellent product & I think it is light enough to lift & move with tongs (I got the smaller size). I just let mine cool down before moving it. The finish/coating? not sure about that but (it's like a solid disk) is rugged, not any cheap enamel or anything which would chip or peel off.... hope this helps. I would buy this for camp type cooking !!
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The sear station raises the temperature about 200 degrees sealing in the juices. I cook 2 minutes on each side and move off of the high temperature for 5 minutes on a side for medium rare delicious steak in 14 minutes. A much better flavor than without the sear station
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While I don't believe it would be dangerous, this torch is designed for MAPP and propane. If you used isobutane, which has an extra carbon in its chemical formula, you might get a flame temp not as hot as you were expecting. The reason is the orifice is designed to admit enough air to burn a 3-carbon gas like propane. A 4-carbon chain requires more air on a proportional basis. I would try it and see what you get, but only if the butane tank access fits the torch. If you get any trace of yellow in the flame, not enough air is being admitted to completely burn the butane. As such, the flame will have a lower temperature, and could even deposit soot on your work. If no yellow, you still may not be out of trouble. Butane liquid "boils"in the tank at a higher temperature than propane. So during prolonged use of butane fuel at maximum flow rate for the torch, the flame may eventually go to a lower level, unless you were to supply warmth (ungloved hands, warm water) to the butane tank.
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Sorry, I forgot to mention that I'm using an 80 qt. aluminum pot to cook crab. It will make a mess of your pot the first couple of times you use it as the coating burns off, but it's totally worth it. I had to use steel wool (SOS pad) to clean the pot the first couple of times, but that's no longer an issue since the coating has been burnt off. I think it's definitely the best cooker for the price!
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Believe it or not, I just used it last week for the first time. I made grilled chicken, which was very, very good. It did taste like I had put it on the outside gas grill. I hope this helps
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You need a vacuum sealing machine. They are really fantastic for any use. You can seal cooked food or fresh food, freeze the pouches or keep in refrigerator for a bit longer than otherwise. They even make a vacuum sealer with a hand unit as part of the kit. Check it out and do your research. The Sous Vide machine requires using these pouches for the water bath cooking.