Beer and food in same kettle?

[HiGravShawn]

So I was thinking about boiling up some seafood this weekend, but only have one 60qt kettle right now which is my main brewing kettle. If I try to boil food in it am I going to be able to get out all the flavor and spices or could this potentially cause problems in future beers?

 

[Bopper]

It will be OK if you clean it really well after. It wouldn't be my first choice but I'd use my brew pot if I had nothing else for a one-off event.

 

[Neonsilver]

I've used mine for spaghetti and boiling cabbage. I think it's more of a problem if the kettle is aluminum.

 

[Bobby_M]

I've boiled 30 ears of corn in my mash tun twice now but that's not exactly a bunch of old bay. I suspect you'll get the spice out after a good washing.

 

[RedGlass]

I used to make chili in the same kettle that I would do partial boils in. Never had a problem.

 

[forcera]

Before I got my new kettle I used the same pot for making beer and bbq sauce and I never had a problem.

 

[MBasile]

I'm not comfortable doing it, but I've made jambalaya and minestrone soup in mine before. My last few beers have tasted like beer though.

 

[Token]

I"ve done chicken soup.

 

[jgourd]

I've boiled 30 ears of corn in my mash tun twice now but that's not exactly a bunch of old bay. I suspect you'll get the spice out after a good washing.

OMG. That looks so good. A little butter and salt, and I'm in heaven! Especially if the corn was picked that morning!

 

[uechikid]

I've boiled 30 ears of corn in my mash tun twice now but that's not exactly a bunch of old bay. I suspect you'll get the spice out after a good washing.

LMAO. Not that I think there's anything wrong with this, I've just never seen it before. Still LOL.

 

[Grimm]

i would think that as long as you aren't frying you should be ok. trying to get rid of all that oil after frying could be huge PITA.

 

[shafferpilot]

invest in a bucket of oxyclean and you can cook whatever you want in it!

 

[CiscoKid]

I've boiled 30 ears of corn in my mash tun twice now but that's not exactly a bunch of old bay. I suspect you'll get the spice out after a good washing.

Awesome... macrobrew. Just add a bag of rice and some chemically treated woodchips and this Bud's for you.