Seafood Boil Equipment Recommendations

[TBoneJack]

I'd like to get into seafood boil cooking, but I have no idea what equipment I need to buy.

I'd like to cook shrimp, crab, craw fish, potatoes, corn, and onions. I'd be cooking for 4-6 people in my back yard.

I would greatly appreciate recommendations on equipment, including sizes and preferred manufacturers, with safety being the first consideration.

Thank you very much.

[Steve B]

Check these guys out.

https://cajunfryer.com/

[Spinaker]

Have you seen the new double basket for the fryer?

https://cajunfryer.com/shop/modified-black-handle-basket-mb4/

[Steve B]

Spinaker Yeah. That’s a huge improvement over their older version.

[Skip]

I just have a Turkey Fryer. It works good.

[Dr ROK]

Turkey fryer with a self draining basket would work just fine for ya. Here's one example:

https://www.amazon.com/King-Kooker-1265BF3-Portable-Aluminum/dp/B00B4BN9PM/ref=sr_1_3?crid=16B9NIL97K2LD&keywords=turkey+fryer&qid=1556501132&s=gateway&sprefix=turkey+fryer%2Caps%2C226&sr=8-3

[Bkhuna]

Check out https://www.webstaurantstore.com/273...cessories.html Insanely low prices on large pots with strainers.

[Steve R.]

I use a Bayou Classic cooker I picked up from one of the big box stores. 10 qt with steamer basket does great, and is just the right size for the capacity that you need.

[jerrybell]

It's hard to beat the versatility of a camp stove. You can do your seafood boils this summer, use it for canning, add a flat top griddle for camping or backyard outdoor cooking.

[jfmorris]

You want a large pot with a strainer as already suggested, and I suggest a stand alone burner like a turkey fryer. Camp stoves don’t put out the btu’s to bring a big 5-7 gallon pot to a boil as quickly as a 60,000+ btu burner.

i have this one: https://www.amazon.com/Bayou-Classic...-1-spons&psc=1

[jerrybell]

Thanks for pointing that out. I wasn't aware there was such a difference in output. I think my Camp Chef is 30k BTU burners. It works great for canning but a seafood boil might be taxing.

[Murdy]

We use a big turkey fryer. Every fall, we do a family party where we cook about 8-10 or so whole lobsters. It works fine. If you are just doing lobsters, you don't need a basket. I believe we have the Cajun Injector brand with a 30 quart pot. It was pretty reasonably priced as I recall. Also came with a shallower fish pot and basket.

[BourBonQ]

Stick with stainless steel for whatever pot/steamer/strainer you decide on. Any recipes that call for vinegar or other acidic ingredients (tomatoes, citrus, etc.) in the boil can react with aluminum, possibly causing off flavors and discoloring/pitting the pot.

[klflowers]

We use a 12qt stainless stock pot. Works well.