: Always pour the required amount of liquor into a separate small container first. Never pour directly from the bottle into a hot pan, as the flame can travel up the stream and cause the bottle to explode.
Before starting, ensure your environment is safe to handle an open flame: flaming
: Use a long-reach lighter or fireplace match to ignite the vapors at the edge of the pan while keeping your face and body well back. : Always pour the required amount of liquor
: Use a liquor that is approximately 80 proof (40% alcohol) , such as brandy, Cognac, or rum. Avoid higher-proof spirits like 151-proof rum, which are excessively flammable and dangerous for home use. : Use a liquor that is approximately 80
: Keep a tight-fitting metal lid nearby to quickly smother flames if they become too large. Step-by-Step Preparation
: Switch off the exhaust fan to prevent it from drawing flames upward into the vent.