scalding pot

[peteyfoozer]

We have a 4 1/2 month old WBB but I don't think he will fit in the turkey fryer pot to scald him so we can pluck him. What do all of you use to scald these really big birds???

 

[CodyD]

Use a number 3 wash tub (galvanized). Be careful, bottom of it will get black with soot. You can also heat large stones in fire and place in the #3 tub until water reaches desired temp. - that way you don't mess up mama's wash tub.

An ice chest would work as well - but hot water will ruin it.

Hope that helps. cd

 

[Fat Man]

I would avoid anything galvanized, it isn't considered food safe. The zinc can be cooked off and isn't healthy to breath. Myself I would look for a food grade barrel, like the type everyone makes smokers out of.

 

[junkprospector]

i have some wine kegs - i was thinking of cutting the top out of one of these any using it... think that would work? it's maybe 25 gallon capacity, pretty wide at the mouth. i was thinking of having the top cut out with a plasma cutter

 

[sandspoultry]

We use something like this for turkeys and geese. I wouldn't spend the money to buy one brand new, I found the one we have at an auction and paid $20 for it. Somebody had used it as a planter I guess there was still some dirt in it.

http://www.agrisupply.com/cast-iron-stew-pot-carolina-cooker/p/59664/

 

[Fat Man]

Here's a food grade barrel. http://bend.craigslist.org/for/3982951434.html

 

[Franzen Farms]

This is what I use it's 1 U.S. barrel or 42 gallons

 

[Celie]

i have some wine kegs - i was thinking of cutting the top out of one of these any using it... think that would work? it's maybe 25 gallon capacity, pretty wide at the mouth. i was thinking of having the top cut out with a plasma cutter

If they are stainless and not wood, that would work fine. I don't know what wood would do.

This is what I use it's 1 U.S. barrel or 42 gallons

This is the kind of pot I use, too. They are sold for boiling seafood, but might be found at a garage sale or on CL. Make sure your water is 155 degrees. Hotter water could tare the skin!