aluminum pot

[rhoffmann79]

Just bought a turkey fryer that has an aluminum pot with it. I know I need to condition it but how is this done?

 

[Dr_Jeff]

you can put it in the oven at 350 for 30 minutes or fill with water and boil for 20 minutes.

Do not scrub off the dark grey patina that will appear.

 

[birvine]

+1 boil. Clean with a soft cloth or plastic scrubby and nothing that will remove that patina.

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[Brewnoob1]

I boiled water for an hour. Forms a nice oxidation layer.

 

[Gear101]

patina .

fancy words today, LOL

but as he said will work every good for you.

 

[GinSlinger]

Do not scrub off the dark grey patina that will appear.

I'm a little confused by this. I boiled water for 60 minutes in mine, during that time I saw the brown-grey color others have described. Upon cooling/dumping the water, however, the color changed to a quasi-whitish "powdery" looking coating. It's not powder, as it doesn't rub off, but it's not the dark color it was while boiling.

I assume it's aluminum oxide, but it doesn't really match other's descriptions.

 

[birvine]

I wouldn't worry. Wipe with a damp cloth and go ahead.

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