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Default Couple thoughts on sous vide

On 2017-04-29 1:40 PM, dsi1 wrote:
> On Friday, April 28, 2017 at 10:28:21 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>> "dsi1" wrote in message
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>> On Friday, April 28, 2017 at 9:03:53 PM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
>>>
>>> Ahh sorry lol. Yes I do use a cast iron pan but I do have a
>>> blowtorch although it is much, much smaller. I use it to brulee
>>> the tops of custards etc. I will give that a try next time)
>>> Thanks for the idea))
>>>
>>>

>> I have tried to use a torch on a hunk of meat. You'd think it would
>> work great but it takes quite a while. Evidently, it takes a lot of
>> heat to brown meat. Hopefully, your torch is bigger than mine.
>>
>> ==
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>> I doubt it <g> Would it not be better on chops or steaks rather
>> than a big joint though?
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>> Mine is like this:
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>> http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/househo...FxGwod 5IIBQQ
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>
> That's some pretty, elegant, torch. You probably fill it with butane.
> I just use a hardware store propane utility torch. That's more my
> style. I loved that torch. When my office got flooded, the piezo
> ignition system crapped out. What a sad day that was.
>


This is my propane torch. It's usually in the basement with my tools,
but it is occasionally using in the kitchen.
> We were watching a Brit TV show last night and a woman called another
> woman a mutton in lamb's wool. I don't know what the heck it means
> but it made me laugh.
>