How effective would this be at searing steaks and other food items?
890614
It's a weeder! A mini-flame thrower. Not something you'd use for food unless it was placed on the ground.
890615
I believe it would probably work but be awkward. You would benefit from being able to do it at a distance and avoid the heat on your hand; but you would be approaching the meat from a shallow angle that might not work so well. I'm also not sure how the tubing would stand up to the heat. It isn't built to withstand a lot of heat above the head of the tube. You'd have to ask the Bernzomatic folks about that.
890616
It might, but I wouldn't consider this the best tool for the job. For one thing, the handle is long and designed to work on the ground. I guess you could put your steak on a plate and sear it on the floor? I don't eat a lot of meat but that can't be the best way to go about it.
890617
ummm...it would probably do that, but i do not know if this is the tool you would want to do that with. i mean, is direct propane application edible? might as well hit it with a blow torch ya know.
890618
I think it would be good but have not tried that yet I only used it on weeds so far and it works good for that.
2261072
I have used it in both the bbq grill and a campfire. it worked well. It needs to be seasoned well first though.
615813
No, I don't think it would generate enough heat, it is really meant to keep the meat warm. However, you can remove the stone and probably be able to cook the meat on the top grill portion (although I have not tried that yet).
39000
I think this would work great for creating cubed steak. I really like using mine for tenderizing steak.
1166150
I've used it to broil steaks, so hotdogs and hamburgers should work. We use ours for everything from baking cookies to cooking main courses.
62081
I cook steak on mine regularly and it does beautifully. It's not really smoke so much as steam, and yes, it does let it out the sides. I've grilled steak just out of the package and after marination and it does great.
1913681
absolutely No. The power is too weak and cook very slow. my experience, only work for very thin piece of meat.
473977
I have never had any issues with searing at high temps, infancy the cast iron is great for that!
581199
I would. I had a small fire in a my cast iron skillet with oil doing steaks. I was able to grab the skillet by the handle using the ove glove and carry it outside for it to burn down.
1471518
Absolutely! I used it on everything...Burgers, Ham, Chops and especially Sausages - anything that might curl up around the edges when you cook it. It keeps it flat so the stuff browns evenly - or if you just want to "hurry" something along when cooking it.
2038993
I don't see why not. It is like a cast iron frying pan. One of my friends cooks his steak from start to finish on it. He does it on the BBQ mind you.
802407
I've never used it on grill grates but I'd be willing to bet it would work pretty well. I've cleaned a number of pots and pans with it that nothing else seems to touch.
124457
If cooking steak or burgers it doesn't really sear very well. Meat gets a grayish color with light sear lines. If you leave it on the heat longer to try to sear, the meat gets dry and over cooked. It works well for grilled sandwiches Haven't tried hot dogs or saugages yet but would likely work well. Not impressed with steaks and burgers. One tip, be sure to pre-heat for at least 10 minutes to get griddle evenly hot.
1878279
Yes, I have used it for salmon, steak, vegetables, etc. It does create some smoke in the kitchen. It didn't set off the smoke alarm. I simply opened the window and glass door in the dining area and it cleared. Some people start their meat in the smoker, then transfer to a fry pan or to the oven to finish -- less smoke that way.
1215287
I only use it for fries and re-heating pizza. Works great for that. I would not use for meatloaf, maybe the steak as long as you have foil under it for all the drippings so you don't cause a fire in the stove. For Meatloaf-stick to a loaf pan.
1297217
It is really not a very powerful grill. The temperature at the lid thermometer gets up quickly. But with only 22000 BTU, the grate does not have as much heat as a 40000+ BTU grill.It will sear a steak with some time but it is not as powerful I had hoped.
1599026
I used to hate reaching over the sear-burner of my Weber to sprinkle spice rubs, remove blackened fish skin, etc. and now no problem with these. Temps are typically over 700 degrees.