Techniques to Step up Your Cooking with a Blow TorchA Story by Shauna AllenAre those perfectly smoky charred bits of fat around the edge of a steak disappeared, at least one cooked inside? Fortunately, you can fire your kitchen without having to deal with the soot and the asFire is great, especially if it does nothing destructive.
Although my ancestors have spent hours cooking their food above the open fire,
we have eliminated the need for real flames in the modern kitchen almost
completely. Unless you are lucky enough to have a gas stove, you probably never
see a flicker while you "whim" things on the hob. As such, we miss
all the delicious flavor profiles that come from food that makes direct contact
with fire or indirectly contact with the smoke. Are those perfectly smoky charred bits of fat around the
edge of a steak disappeared, at least one cooked inside? Fortunately, you can
fire your kitchen without having to deal with the soot and the associated
dangers with open fire baskets. The simple kitchen torch, a necessity in every
kitchen of a restaurant, can open you up for an entirely new, completely
charred world. If you don't have a torch yet, get a torch for less than $30 and
start fixing things. Make a steak ready If you use a broiler, sous vide or cooking plate to cook a
good piece of meat, a small fire can only make it better. An uneven surface can
make it impossible to get a good, even tear on a cut ribeye or flank steak,
especially if it is bone. Instead of leaving those ugly grey areas, get the
kitchen torch popped up and make them off for a perfect scorch. A few seconds
of the torch on the surface can make the difference between a "blah"
and badass steak" "Grill"
some vegetables Lettuce, especially romaine, really comes to life on a
grill. Unfortunately, the delicate leaves of the plant are not always resistant
to the temperatures needed to prepare the rest of your meal, and it is not
always practical to warm up the grill for a simple side dish. Lubricate halved
hearts of romaine with olive oil and parmesan cheese, and then a few seconds
until the cheese starts to become brown. The result is much more delicious than
a dull salad. Homemade Roasted
Peppers The roasted red peppers sold in the supermarket are pretty
gross after having been put in a pot of water for months, but they are
certainly useful. Making your own house in a gas broiler is probably the best
way to roast your own red peppers, but a kitchen burner will do it almost as
well in half the time, with half the clutter. Stick the pepper on the end of a grill
fork and then apply the heat from the torch until the skin is black. Fire adds
complexity to all kinds of peppers, which means that you also need to use char
jalapenos and habaneros before mixing them with salsa and Acorn marinades. The favorite campfire at everyone is the simplest and most
perfect use of a kitchen torch. If you do not have a backyard to grill those
marshmallows, insert a pair on a metal skewer and grease gently until they are
completely black and bubbly. Add chocolate and graham crackers and you've made
the perfect dessert. © 2017 Shauna AllenAuthor's Note
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Added on December 30, 2017 Last Updated on December 30, 2017 Tags: cooking torch, kitchen accessories, using tips, reviews Author
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