Blowtorch... suitable surface?

[calibrax]

Now I have a blowtorch (heats up to 1600c!) I am wondering what kind of surface I should be using. I tested the blowtorch and quickly learned that aluminium foil is no match for it (duh!), and metal trays start to buckle under the heat. Would a marble chopping block be able to withstand it? or a granite slab? maybe something in cast iron?

[Big Al.]

What are you using the "blowlamp" for?

[calibrax]

I tried it on a piece of steak, came out pretty well.

[Big Al.]

Err have you not got a grill? if not I would suggest a grill pan and rack.

[louiebaby]

I'd have thought the marble would be perfect, byt I ain't got one. I'm looking forward to the suggestions, as the roasting tin I used wasn't too chuffed.

MY blow torch goes to 1650 oC though.

Ner ner ne ner ner...

[sherman]

Cast iron is out as it melts between 900oC and 1200oC. You should be fine with a lamp of marble or granite.

[mart 63]

Get a couple of oven fire bricks,they work a treat.Wood burning stove suppliers normally sell them.

[zakelwe]

I put mine on an oven glove and set fire to it, so then I though stuff it I will just use the wooden chopping block (I was a bit tipsy at the time)and believe it or not it was ok! I cannot explain why. I just use that all the time now and never gets burnt.

Andy

[Simpo Two]

Ceramic tiles.

But you're trying to heat the food, not the substrate...?