Turkey fryer

stavebomb · 01-12-2012, 06:51 PM

I have noticed that a lot of people have been using turkey fryers for their boils. Does anyone know if it is okay to buy a used fryer that was presumably used to deep fry a turkey? Is the oil/taste/odor permanently stuck in the aluminum pot?

Copperpots_Brewing · 01-12-2012, 06:53 PM

Well, when people say 'turkey fryer' I think they mean the same propane burner used for turkey fryers. Not like an electronic fryer (that sounds like what you're describing). but if you're just using a stock pot, you should be okay of you bleach or oxi clean it.

Kaleco · 01-12-2012, 07:07 PM

I use a used turkey fryer pot. The inside seems fine after I scrubbed lightly with a sponge and soap. The outside is a horrendously sticky mess of oil, dirt and hair though.

Copperpots_Brewing · 01-12-2012, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaleco

I use a used turkey fryer pot. The inside seems fine after I scrubbed lightly with a sponge and soap. The outside is a horrendously sticky mess of oil, dirt and hair though.

Barf... Get a new pot! Haha.

**Brewnoob1** · 01-12-2012, 07:21 PM

Why not try it, boil some clean water in it for a while and taste it. Do you taste any off flavors? If not, I'd say you're good to go. If you do, then that would seep into your beer and be a NO GO captain.

GryphonBrew · 01-12-2012, 07:29 PM

My first pot was one that I had used for turkey/fish frying as well as crab boils. I took the spigot off and replaced it with a big ball valve and nipple. I would at least replace any rubber/plastic pieces. Then I washed the heck out of it with PBW before the first use and had no problems. I still use that pot to heat spage water now.

chaos2984 · 01-12-2012, 07:41 PM

i use a turkey fryer that i have. I did a turkey in it and just boiled water in it to build up that oxidation layer since my kettle is aluminum not SS. And i did a batch in there and everything is good so far. I tasted the wert before it pitched it and it tasted good.

I think the key is not to let the oil sit in there for long when your done. Like dont store the oil in there, pour it back into the container that it came out of.

**HopHeadGrady** · 01-12-2012, 08:04 PM

Cmon man, take some pride in your gear here... You will making beer.

**Fennis** · 01-12-2012, 08:31 PM

If its a good deal, I'd buy it for the propane burner if that is in good condition. As others said, boil some water in the pot and see if it tastes off or the water becomes discolored. Also, keep your eyes open for deals. I know after Thanksgiving and through the new year, our local Home Depot and Lowe's both had turkey frying kits for sale which included the burner, 40qt pot, thermometer, and strainer on clearance for $30.

chaos2984 · 01-13-2012, 11:42 AM

yea i picked mine up for 40 complete set from bass pro pre turkey day. It came with burner 6 gallon aluminum pot turkey rack and thermometer was marked down from 80

a good deal i thought. The only bad part is the stupid safety timer on the burner, it shuts off after 15 min unless you wind the timer back up. Im gonna try to remove it. Its dumb.