New Aluminum Brew Kettle used oil to season

[leemorgan]

I am extremely new to this and bought a large 32 qt aluminum brew kettle. After taking it out of the box I read the instructions saying to season with light oil 3 times. I started to heat the oil, after coating the entire pot, then stopped after 5 min thinking something wasn't right. I then read that you are only supposed to use water. I washed out the inside with dish soap and a sponge then filled the entire pot 3 inches from the top. I then proceeded to boil this water for over an hour. I have a nice gray layer on the pot where the water was, however I feel as though there may still be a bit of oil residue left on the walls of the pot. What can I do about this? Should I clean it with something more abrasive?

 

[masonsjax]

It's probably fine. Soap should have taken the oil off. Oils kill the head retention in beer, but if it's just trace amounts, it shouldn't affect the taste.

 

[leemorgan]

Thank you for your quick response, I have been a lurker in this forum for quite sometime I finally got a chance to post. Can I use anything else to clean or just soap?

 

[Mojzis]

I would use soap one last time. Don't use too much though. I use soap occasionally on my aluminum kettle but I am careful not to use too much as it could remove some of that oxidized layer you just built up. Rinse thoroughly after.

You also want to avoid abrasive cleansers in the kettle. Hot water and a sponge will almost always do.

 

[leemorgan]

Ok, I will give it another shot. Like I said, I am just concerned about any remaining oil. The oil was in there for such a short time, I doubt it will pose a problem.