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Anyone ever used a swamp bucket?

Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:26 am
Posted by lsushelly
Denham Springs
Member since Aug 2006
3288 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:26 am
Need some tips. Doing shrimp. How much can I boil at a time? How long to boil and soak?
Posted by tigerdup07
Member since Dec 2007
22139 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:29 am to
yes. the one tip that i have is, when you unplug it, it cools off really quick. so......if you are a soaker of shrimp/crawfish........factor that in.
Posted by Mister Bigfish
Member since Oct 2018
1125 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:36 am to
I don’t get the allure of those things. Why not just use a pot and burner?

quote:

How long to boil and soak?


This has been discussed on this board quite extensively. I suggest doing a google search with “tigerdroppings” added to the end of your search key words.
Posted by Sea Hoss
North Alabama
Member since Jul 2013
1006 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:54 am to
I bought one a couple of months back and have used it 3 times. It's very convient to use if traveling as opposed to hauling a tank, a pot and a burner. I've been boiling 5 lb. potatoes, 2 lbs sausage, a dozen half corn ears and 2 lbs shrimp. The little bucket works well for what it is designed to do. It says do not use an extension cord and that is correct, I used one the first boil I did and welded the cords together, it gets very hot. If I am boiling for 4 people or less I'll use it everytime as opposed to getting out an 80 qt pot, burner and tank.
Posted by BigBinBR
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2023
7306 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 10:09 am to
quote:

It says do not use an extension cord and that is correct, I used one the first boil I did and welded the cords together, it gets very hot.


You need to use the correct gauge extension cord. The cords can melt and fuse if you are using the wrong cord for amp draw.

Posted by SidetrackSilvera
Member since Nov 2012
2399 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 10:12 am to
I thought you were referring to the hooker who plies her trade behind the Curve Lounge in Kaplan. My answer to your question is "no," then.
Posted by lsushelly
Denham Springs
Member since Aug 2006
3288 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 11:15 am to
I did a search and couldn’t find where anyone talked about cook time for shrimp. I really don’t want to screw this up so any help is appreciated
Posted by Mister Bigfish
Member since Oct 2018
1125 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 11:36 am to
3 page thread you started


Another 2 page one

3 pages

Here are a few. Don’t use the search function on tigerdroppings. Google works better like I said just add the word “tigerdroppings” in your search
Example: “how to boil shrimp tigerdroppings”

This will give you plenty of the results you are looking for.

Good luck.
Posted by fleurdelis
Winchestertonfieldville
Member since Nov 2008
320 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 11:36 am to
I use mine for shrimp all the time. I fill it with water to the mark on the bucket then add seasoning and corn and potatoes. Once that comes to a boil, I let it boil for about 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender depending on what size potatoes you prefer. Then I add shrimp and unplug and let soak for about two minutes. From my experience, any longer and the shrimp get tough and hard to peel. Then I drain and eat.
Posted by lsushelly
Denham Springs
Member since Aug 2006
3288 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 11:55 am to
So do not boil the shrimp. Drop in boiling water and unplug. That seems like a short soak but I’m going to try it
Thank you
Posted by fleurdelis
Winchestertonfieldville
Member since Nov 2008
320 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 1:24 pm to
You can definitely soak longer if you prefer. Just be careful that they don’t get overcooked.
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
28693 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 7:36 pm to
What if I told all of you... Allain, the owner, is in this thread.
Posted by cgrand
HAMMOND
Member since Oct 2009
43076 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 7:48 pm to
quote:

Allain, the owner, is in this thread.
if so, allain let me be the first to congratulate you on selling a 5 dollar plastic bucket with a 10 dollar burner for a hundred bucks
Posted by DR93Berlin
Member since Jul 2020
1283 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 7:57 pm to
Was gifted one and used it once so far. Not shrimp, but boiled 4# of peanuts. Worked great
Posted by Tigre85
Louisiana
Member since Feb 2019
2036 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 8:48 pm to
Love mine , have done shrimp and crabs . Easy to use and clean .
Posted by SlickRick55
Member since May 2016
2310 posts
Posted on 8/15/24 at 9:07 pm to
No need to boil shrimp.
Just under a boil is fine.
Everyone has a slightly different procedure and process, so there is no “magic” time to soak. Just pull one out every five minutes till it’s just right. You’ll have to figure out your own method.
Posted by pochejp
Gonzales, Louisiana
Member since Jan 2007
7940 posts
Posted on 8/16/24 at 12:16 am to
quote:

I don’t get the allure of those things. Why not just use a pot and burner?


Boiling peanuts takes hours not minutes like shrimp or crawfish. I use mine exclusively for that and it works great and I don't use two propane bottles of gas.
Posted by TIGERSTORM
parts unknown
Member since Feb 2009
4699 posts
Posted on 8/16/24 at 6:23 am to
I got one as a gift last year and have boiled shrimp s few times but have done just corn and potatoes a lot. Really easy to use.

How long are y'all doing peanuts? I've thought about it but haven't done it yet.
Posted by dtett
Jiggacity
Member since Oct 2018
550 posts
Posted on 8/16/24 at 9:08 am to
Boiling something in plastic gives me the heebs
Posted by gumbo2176
Member since May 2018
17855 posts
Posted on 8/16/24 at 11:40 am to
quote:

Boiling peanuts takes hours not minutes like shrimp or crawfish. I use mine exclusively for that and it works great and I don't use two propane bottles of gas.


I boil my raw peanuts on my stove in a 4 gallon stainless steel pot and I too don't use 2 propane tanks.

I don't get why anyone would spend that amount of money on that rig when real pots are available to do the same thing. Anything you can cook in that bucket can easily be cooked on a stove.
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