Using a Lighter to Crisp Meat
If you are wondering about different ways you could use your butane kitchen lighter, you will be glad to know that there are many that you may not have ever considered. Do not only bring out that butane lighter when you want to make a dessert. Instead, make sure to bring it out when you are cooking the main course of a meal. You can actually add a crisp surface to the meats with that lighter. If you know how to make use of your lighter, then you can add a crispy shell to a meat and it will still retain a juicy perfectly cooked inside. Here are the steps you need to take in order to crisp meat with a butane lighter.
What kind of torch lighter do I need? Almost any torch lighter will work well if it is adjustable. It is absolutely vital that you be able to adjust the setting of the flame on the torch. That is because you will need to set it to medium to crisp skinned meats like poultry. Then, you will need to set the lighter on high to blacken harder meats like fish and steaks. When you choose a torch lighter, make sure that you can adjust the flame on it.
After you have cooked the meat, you will need to turn your butane lighter to medium if you are crisping chicken and turkey. If you are blackening fish or steak, you will want the lighter on high. Then, all you need to do is pass the flame slowly over the meat. The tip of the flame should just barely touch the surface of the meat and the flame should never stay in one place long. Otherwise, you may scorch the meat.
What does crisping the meat do for the taste? When it is done right, this process will allow the outside of the meat to have a crisp, cooked flavor. The inside of the meat will remain juicy and tender. This is a great way to mix textures and create a taste anyone is certain to enjoy.
Did you know that you can crisp meat with your torch lighter? Now that you do, you can get started trying it out so that you can create even more enjoyable and even more tasteful meals.
Drew is a consultant for a specialty torch lighter store and has expert knowledge of kitchen accessories, including cooking torches.
