
Charcoal users can use things like
- lighter fluid or Matchlight (that is so wrong, just my $.02)
- starter cubes (blocks of wax and sawdust)
- chimneys (starts coal without chemicals, using newspaper)
- electric starter burners
I had to replace my MAPP gas unit this week. The trigger assembly of my old one died and Alexis got me the new, improved Benzomatic TS-8000.
Here it is next to my old torch for comparison.
The differences
- larger capacity
- lower center of gravity - it's less likely to get knocked over
- gas flow control knob - so I don't have to use as much gas
- "Green key" - lets you safely purge the cylinder for recycle
- "Never point torch towards face, other persons, or flammable objects."
- "Never attempt to use torch as a cigarette lighter."
- "Never attempt to repair or heat a gasoline tank, a chemical drum, an aerosol can, or any other container containing a flammable liquid or gas."
Since I had a fire going, I used my pork rub (see the Porkus Chopus Maximus post) on a pair of pork tenderloins and grilled them using direct heat at 350f for 7 minutes a side (21 minutes total). I pulled them off at 140f internal and they were crispy on the outside, yet just a hint of pink on the thicker pieces*.
Oh man....no cig lighting? LOL I imagine it would omit the need of an eyebrow wax...or mustache trimming.
ReplyDeleteWe call them Turner Tornadoes(propane torch) I use my chimney, or just a douse of charcoal fluid starter and a butane lighter...
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I do love my MAPP gas torch... Makes lighting the Egg and our campfires so much easier, and there's something uniquely satisfying about it... I've heard rumors about attempts to ban them, here's hoping they're just rumors.
ReplyDeleteCan you believe our gas grill is 9 years old and the ignition still works! We paid for it though, it's all cast iron and stainless steel and has a lifetime warranty.
ReplyDeleteI am not showing my husband this poast, the last thin I need is him owning a torch - lol!
This looks like the hand-held version of a weed burner. I saw one of those in action at a comp this weekend and have to admit that there are some real pluses to getting the fire going in a hurry.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I've been using my DIY charcoal chimney, but I have to admit, the MAPP gas looks, FUN. So you just point and shoot and you've got fire? Sweet.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Feel free to edit me... but sometimes I think we are the same person. You straight, me gay. GREG
ReplyDeleteWho cares about the heat source, I want a piece of that grilled goodnes, and I want it now! I am drooling and about to ruin my laptop!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your blog address!! :D Now I really gotta do mine. : p
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