For the people about to descend the rabbit hole of sous vide cooking. You might want one of these for some tasty Maillard reaction goodness. You're welcome.
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No idea. They could come off the same production line for all I know…or be cheap'n'nasty knock-offs. For the $70 difference you need to work out if it's worth the risk (to your hands, eyes etc in the event of a failure), I guess.
Funnily reviews on Searzall the product itself is great but rarely use it. It isn't that fast and you find better alternatives
Have a read on reddit
I use both one of these from Bunnings and a Searzall.
I prefer the Searzall for the cuts I work with YMMV.
Pretty much every thread I've read on the Searzall says that it's average at best with a lot of people preferring to use the naked flame.
Personally I sear with cast iron or by placing a cooking grate over a lit charcoal chimney.
Yup, I stopped using mine as well in favour of the charcoal chimney method.
Being super tight (or a true ozbargainer)…. I tried the charcoal chimney method since I already had everything lying around from previous deals, and I haven't regretted it for a second!
Based on the videos I have watched, the chimney is much faster and easier when you need to get through a bunch of steaks.
Agree, +1 to the chimney. Plus using charcoal + smoker wood chips gives steak a BBQ flavour that pan or sear can't get.
I used a clamp grate from Daiso so it's very easy to flip the steak over the chimney.
Using a blow torch for sous vide is only really worthwhile in a restaurant, when you're trying to get a specific look or texture. Honestly, it's hard to beat a cast iron pan, or a really hot grill/broiler, or even a barbecue, at home. The key for sous vide is cooking slowly, finishing fast; it doesn't require wanky stuff like this.
Love my cast iron pan and BBQ for searing, but there's also a lot to be said for not having to fire-up/preheat the BBQ or stove top just to sear a piece of meat.
Blowtorch is worthwhile when you want good sear with minimal effort. It's also super fast, like 20s tops.
I have a cast iron pan, but I'd have to hand clean it which i can't be bothered to do. Plus i seem to burn stuff onto it all the time.
Yep, really hot pan (I'm using my Solidteknics) and you're good.
Cant fit my tomahawk into my cast iron pan :(
I want one, but don't want to pay that much for it :(
I just bought this one - https://www.amazon.com.au/Culinary-Attachment-Camping-Cookin…
I guess I will find out in December if it's any good!
These get a nice finish, but are too damn slow. Wouldn't use it to sear any more than 1 or 2 items at a time.
FYI, these are made to be used with Propane gas. MAPP burns too hot and can warp the grill.
Have one, don't use it that often though.
I am using a Searteq, much cheaper and works really well.
https://www.amazon.com.au/SEARTEQ-Searing-Attachment-Instant…
I wonder how does it fair with a replica like: https://www.amazon.com.au/Flameer-Culinary-Attachment-Restau… which is alot cheaper.
Looks about the same, may even come from the same chinese factory……