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Yep, this thread again. Crawfish pot and burner advice.
Posted on 1/13/13 at 9:23 am
Posted on 1/13/13 at 9:23 am
I know there are several crawfish threads, but I couldn't find this specific information. I am looking to purchase a pot and burner for a small (15-20) gathering of people. I also dont need the fanciest buner unless neccesary. I plan to make it an all day event just eating delicious mudbugs and getting drunk. What are your recommendations regarding brand, size, etc.
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Posted on 1/13/13 at 9:32 am to Drumguy25
Pot size (in quarts) X .6 = number of pounds of crawfish the pot can cook in one batch
There's also this:
Crawfish Boil Calculator
There's also this:
Crawfish Boil Calculator
Posted on 1/13/13 at 9:42 am to Drumguy25
So you are planning on boiling crawfish once and only once in your lifetime? That being the case buy the cheapest shite on the market so as to not dent your wallet.
Posted on 1/13/13 at 10:03 am to Drumguy25
Buy an 80 quart pot or bigger. Get a single jet burner.
Posted on 1/13/13 at 10:17 am to CITWTT
cit, i hear prunes are good for constipation.. 
Posted on 1/13/13 at 10:39 am to Drumguy25
I got a cheap burner and a 60 quart pot from academy last year. Make sure the pot comes with a cage inside. For 15-20 people, I would go with an 80 quart pot. You could boil a whole sack at a time in that case.
Posted on 1/13/13 at 10:48 am to TheIndulger
Get a single jet burner and the biggest pot you can afford, 120 is what I have.... with a basket as mentioned.
You looking at about $150
You looking at about $150
Posted on 1/13/13 at 10:53 am to Stadium Rat
Thats a nice calculator, but why the ice at the end? We have never done than before.
Posted on 1/13/13 at 11:00 am to hugo
The ice stops the cooking and allows a longer soak without overcooking.
Posted on 1/13/13 at 11:08 am to Stadium Rat
Will try that next time. Thanks! My sister in law bought me a new pot for Christmas. I am getting impatient waiting to use it.
Posted on 1/13/13 at 11:16 am to Ole Geauxt
Posted on 1/13/13 at 12:00 pm to Drumguy25
100 qt will do a sack with corn, potatoes, etc.
any jet burner will work
any jet burner will work
Posted on 1/13/13 at 12:01 pm to TheIndulger
Get a single jet burner and the biggest pot you can afford, 120 is what I have.... with a basket as mentioned.
You looking at about $150
You looking at about $150
Posted on 1/13/13 at 12:01 pm to OTIS2
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Buy an 80 quart pot or bigger.
If he is only doing this once he could get a 60qt pot and save some money. A sack is only about 35 lbs at max. So, unless he plans on putting all kind of stuff in his boil beyond new potatoes and corn he will be fine with 60 quarts.
Posted on 1/13/13 at 12:04 pm to cssamerican
Instead of ice freeze some 2 liter bottle of water and put that In the pot at the end instead of diluting your seasoning with ice
Posted on 1/13/13 at 12:07 pm to cssamerican
A sack doesn't fit in a 60 and if he's only doing it once he should borrow one from somebody.
Posted on 1/13/13 at 12:08 pm to CHEDBALLZ
I just put the whole bag in
It will usually stay intact if you don't stir it around too much
Sometimes I just hose the outside of the pot
It will usually stay intact if you don't stir it around too much
Sometimes I just hose the outside of the pot
Posted on 1/13/13 at 12:37 pm to Croacka
Fwiw I don't plan on doing it just once what I meant by not needing the fanciest burner is if i can get away with an entry or moderate level burner instead one that has all these crazy bells and whistles than why not? If I need the bells and whistles than I will get them. All I'm trying to do is find what name brand is consistent with a quality product that will last me a good amount of time
Posted on 1/13/13 at 12:59 pm to Drumguy25
double burner from bayou classic upgrade to the biggest regulator, not terribly expensive
Posted on 1/13/13 at 1:02 pm to CHEDBALLZ
quote:
Instead of ice freeze some 2 liter bottle of water and put that In the pot at the end instead of diluting your seasoning with ice
Very good idea.
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