You can purchase a kitchen torch at specialty kitchen stores or online. Kitchen torches cost between $30 and $60. You can get kitchen torches that use gas, butane or other fuels. If you purchase a torch online, make sure you know where to purchase the fuel in your neighborhood so that you can easily get refills. Typically, the fuel canisters will screw onto the back of a kitchen torch.
Keep in mind that a kitchen torch can melt common metals such as aluminum and copper. [3] X Research source For instance, acrylic clothing and fleece jackets tend to be quite flammable.
If you torch your food prior to seeing the small, blue flame, you may get torch taste. Torch taste is caused by fuel contaminating your food. [6] X Research source
If the nozzle is dirty, you can clean it with a rag or dish cloth.
If you are not using the hands-free version, you should release the ‘on’ button and then turn off the torch.
If you are grilling the meat, you probably won’t need to use the torch since you will get the smoky and crispy effects from the grill.
