smata67
Well-Known Member
I think I'm going to get a 16 quart pot for boiling. Walmart has a ceramic coated steel one for $12.95. Should I spring for it, or should I go with stainless steel?
I just did my first 5 gallon. I already decided 10 gallons seems much more worth it for the effort involved. Not sure if 62 or 82 quarts (SS) would make more sense for 10 gallons. But I think 16 qt could be frustrating. I thought these looked decent
http://bayouclassicdepot.com/stainless_steel_stock_pot.htm
Also, I initially wanted to go bigger, but since I have an electric range I can't get much more than 4.5 gallons boiling.
It looks like I will have the 16qt stainless with glass top at the house when I get home. Plan on doing my first boil tomorrow. I'm cheap and that 38qt aluminum tamale steamer would give me the full boil capability, is aluminium suitable? Seems like it could scratch more easily and affect ability to sterilize.
So it does not matter if it is "brushed" stainless steel or aluminum versus "shiny"?
I'm also curious about this, I have a thin stainless steel pot that I used for my first two batches. I borrowed a brushed aluminum pot from a friend that is slighty thicker, which would work best?
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