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Couple thoughts on sous vide
On 2017-04-29 12:27 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
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> 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:
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>> > 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 ))
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>> 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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>> http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk
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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. 
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> 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.
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> Mutton dressed as lamb? lol She is saying she is trying to look
> younger than she is ) Usually an older woman dressed inappropriately <g>
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I like the other old one: "All fur coat and no knickers!"
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