Seasonal Question- Using Brew Pot as a Turkey Fryer

[mchlhgn1]

Hey,

I have an eight gallon brew pot that I was thinking would make a good turkey frying pot.

If I used it for Turkey Frying would I be able to go ahead and clean it to use for my brewing again without affecting the flavor of my beer in the future?

Thanks.

 

[slomo]

I wouldn't do it. I did a country boil in my brew pot, and it smelled of sea food for months after I cleaned it. Though u could go ahead and do it and then get a nicer brew pot... which is what I did.

 

[Revvy]

I wouldn't do it either.

 

[djt17]

Another no; once you fry oil & and a turkey in the pot, it will be tough to clean good enough for beer. Another turkey...sure.

 

[Edcculus]

Those 30qt aluminum pots are really cheap. Buy one to fry the turkey in.

 

[billf2112]

what about using the turkey fryers (the ones with the 30qt kettle and burner) as a brew pot and burner? they have them on sale at walmart for $45

 

[Brewham]

I use an electric turkey fryer and really like it because the thermostat makes it easy to control temperature. It holds about 3 gallons of liquid which is plenty for partial boils.

I would never consider using it for anything else. The oil or flavoring will never wash out.

 

[Edcculus]

what about using the turkey fryers (the ones with the 30qt kettle and burner) as a brew pot and burner? they have them on sale at walmart for $45

A lot of people (including me) do that. Its just not advisable to use the same brew pot to fry a turkey or do a lowcountry boil / clam bake.

 

[oceanselv]

what about using the turkey fryers (the ones with the 30qt kettle and burner) as a brew pot and burner? they have them on sale at walmart for $45

No problems for those who do a partial boil. The 30 qt capacity is a little low for a full boil.