Powerful Cooking Torch, Propane Torch-Sous Vide-Charcoal Torch Lighter-BBQ Searing Steak,Creme Brulee, Perfect Campfire Starter - Propane Tank Not Included

I have used this torch to brown steaks after sous vide three times since it was delivered four days ago.The torch is easy to ignite, the handle is comfortable to hold, the flame is wide and hot, and it leaves no fuel residue or flavor on the steaks. I would not try to use this torch inside the house.I cannot speak to propane consumption yet, but I will update this review if it looks worse than I expect.Following advice in these reviews and elsewhere, I browned the first two steaks less than I would have liked because of my lack of confidence. The third time was the charm.As suggested in another review, I lay the steak flat on a grill and sear the front edge and top while slowly moving the torch while counting thirty Mississippi. I then flip the steak toward me and repeat the process. That left me with a perfect reddish brown crust with slight charring on the fatty edges.Steak seasoning with pepper or herbs will burn, so I use only kosher salt on the steak before torching and then sprinkle the dry seasoning on my plate. I also tried mixing the seasoning into butter as it melts in a small skillet and then drizzling the result onto the steak. Both methods work great.

Great product. Easy to use. Can start charcoal too

The husband loves this thing! It works great and seems like it’s gonna last a while. It was worth every penny!

I have a Bernzomatic torch and tanks, and used the yellow tall cylinder for my test. This torch really spits out the gas, but it has a couple of issues that keep it from being a five star item. The first issue is the gas valve. Note to the designer: heat rises. You MUST put your hand on this knob to turn on and turn off the gas, and to turn it off, you must reach up to the knob while the torch is going, possibly going full-tilt. This thing throws off a huge amount of heat, and if you have it on for more than a few moments, the flame containment bell begins to get extremely hot, and radiates heat such, that you can see it distorting the air around it. That bell is less than two inches away from that knob. That knob should have been mounted on the left or right side of the torch, that way, you're not going to crispy your hand fiddling with the flow volume. As for the torch . . . it is a blast, literally. Out of the Berzomatic tank, which was new, I got flames shooting out over four feet, perhaps 18" in diameter near the end. I didn't try, but I'm pretty sure you could use this to melt glass. I would not be confident running it for more than five or ten minutes, though, because the metal bits will start to heat up and they are directly attached, without any apparent insulation, to the plastic bits in the handle. As the metal heats up, I imagine it would get to the point where it began to deform the plastic. For brazing, and finishing, however, it should be fine.Four Star Cooking Blast Torch

Nice tool, easy to use, and does what it's designed to do

I had a small kitchen torch for a long time that had a powerful, if small flame. It worked much like a cigar torch, but a bit bigger. It was awesome for making small creme brulee desserts, but one night I tried to use it to finish a steak. It took FOREVER. I recently replaced it with this torch and holy crap what a difference! It's great! It makes a much larger flame and is able to burn hotter, although it's adjustable. It makes it so much easier to finish a steak!

I've been using a Butane kitchen torch, the kind used to melt sugar for a hard crust, to sear my steaks after cooking them in Sous Vide. The butane torch does a pretty good job, but has a small coverage area, and very high heat flame. Easy to burn the meat and takes a while to sear the entire steak. This propane torch is closer to emulating the flames from a BBQ grill. It can produce the wide hot yellow flame for faster total coverage sear. Which is all you want, as you're not really trying to cook the steak more. Firing is pretty easy. Start at the lowest setting, pull the trigger to ignite, and then adjust the flame to desire strength. From a light torch to full dragon fire.Granted with a full 1lb propane canister, it can be a little heavy to use, but the joy of spreading fire over a steak that is at the prefect doneness is worth the effort. And when used in conjunction with a BBQ, you can cook both sides at the same time if someone is really hungry.

This hand propane torch can be used with various styles of cooking around the kitchen or barbeque pit. The powerful hand torch uses standard propane bottles (not included) to produce a powerful flame. The torch can also be used to light charcoal or burn off old paint from window frames. There is an adjustable flame size knob and an instant ignition start button feature.Would recommend this to anyone.

Really piwerfull

I recently added an outdoor cooking torch to my BBQ gear, a smart purchase since it didn't include propane tanks. This was made clear in the product description, leading me to separately acquire two propane cylinders for an affordable $16, a decision that has paid off in their lasting power.This torch has notably elevated my outdoor cooking, offering more than just grilling capabilities. Its safety features, including a long nozzle and finger guard, ensure a safe and enjoyable cooking experience. Additionally, the adjustable fuel control is fantastic, allowing for precise flame regulation which is perfect for achieving the ideal sear and caramelization.The torch has also become a central piece in my outdoor gatherings, thanks to its professional-grade construction that promises durability and adds an element of sophistication to my cooking setup.Overall, this outdoor cooking torch has significantly enhanced my grilling sessions, combining safety, versatility, and quality in one package.

Both plastic and metal build quality is pretty good. The Torch fire volume is huge and easy to control. It's a perfect torch for outdoor BBQ.

Used this to finish my sous vide steaks and it worked perfectly! Highly recommend!