Our list includes the chef-approved kitchen torch used in restaurant kitchens. Food & Wine / Kristin Kempa There are some essential kitchen tools you need, and then there are some tools that are just ...

Our top pick is the Iwatani PRO2 Culinary Butane Torch. Serious Eats / Vicky Wasik Our favorite butane torch is the Iwatani PRO2 Culinary Butane Torch. It's no-frills, but a solid pick and has plenty ...

Whether you want to delight dinner guests with seared salmon, pro-level cocktails and perfectly browned Baked Alaska or just elevate your daily meals by caramelizing half a grapefruit, you can do it ...

A handheld butane kitchen torch is a useful gadget for caramelizing desserts like marshmallow-topped yams or crème brûlée. This specific torch features a safety lock, an ergonomic design, and comes ...

To brown the sugar on top of the rich custard of your crème brûlée, you’ll need a culinary torch that uses propane or butane to create a little flame. This fiery kitchen gadget can also be used for ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Maybe we're just indulging our inner pyromaniac, but what amateur chef hasn't debated buying a culinary torch? Also referred to as a kitchen ...

Though you might think that using a cooking blowtorch is best reserved for professionals, it's actually a great kitchen tool for home cooks of all levels. I finally invested in one recently and ...