I, for one, welcome our new white trash overlords…
December 22, 2004
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Heh. Today UPS delivered, straight from Amazon, the world’s trashiest piece of cooking gear. It surpasses any Ronco product, and even the mighty Pasta Pot. Yes, it is a turkey fryer…
That said, it (fortunately) will not be used for it’s intended purpose. See, it was US$20, delivered, for a 30qt pot on a nice powerful gas burner. This is just about exactly what I need to make beer, as doing it in a smaller pot on the stove is kinda half-assed. See, if you don’t boil the full volume of what gets made into beer (the wort) the beer can have a bit darker color… Going this route should just make things a bit nicer, and it should allow me to get it all up to a boil in a bit less time. I’ll just have to work outside. Ah well. :)
Is that a stainless pot or an aluminum one? I have always read and heard that stainless or enamelled pots are the best to use.
Just curious!
It’s aluminum… I’ve done a good bit of reading on the Al vs SS debate, and I’ve come to the conclusion that Al is going to be just fine. It’s also a *LOT* cheaper. $20 shipped is really cheap…
With any luck, the next thing I’ll put together is a mash tun, although I’m not sure I’m into brewing enough to go this route…
we have the same cd rack.
Aren’t they wonderful? I’m probably going to have to add another 600-disc expansion within the next few months. Unfortunately, they are somewhat of a pain to install. :(
or in the garage :)
it’s alright, the thought of an entire fried turkey turns my stomach
Same here. Smoked turkey is good, though.
Fortunately this will never be used to fry a turkey. Well, at least unless I give it away or something…
I know you aren’t much of a meat eater – but fried turkey is pretty damn good eats if you like turkey.
Having said that – it really is scarry how much you remind me of my husband – this sounds entirely like something that we would do if he were into brewing.
Be safe – those things are death traps…. :D
Hehehe, thanks, but they are only death traps when full of boiling oil. ;)
When full of water, it shouldn’t be any worse than a pot on the stove / BBQ.
I’m really looking forward to firing it up, but it’s just too cold right now.
I wonder how many cornish game hens you could cook in that thing at once.
Looking over at it, I’d think one could easily cook at least 12. 16 would readily fit inside… At least…