Finally! New Pot.

[John Sand]

Last year I asked for input on an equipment purchase. I finally decided to buy a bigger pot. I have been using a 20qt canner cooker. Well, it's been an odyssey. I ordered a stainless 30qt from Amazon, with mixed reviews. Most complaints were weak handles. Sure enough, when I stress tested the first pot, one handle broke off. The bottom wasn't flat either. Amazon took it back and sent another in a flash. The handles were good, but it warped the first time I used it. Sent that one back too, decided not to try that model again. I hoped for another gift certificate from Santa. Then I would move up in the world and buy a tri-ply 8 gallon pot. Not so lucky. So I ordered the Bayou Classic 30qt aluminum turkey fryer kit. Arrived yesterday, stove tested (water only) tonight. Hurrah! Heats fast, and the thermometer is even accurate. Next batch is full boil!

[Bluejaye]

Congrats! Enjoy the new toy.

[Inkleg]

Bayou Classic makes some good pots. May you first full boil go smoother than your search for a pot.

[wollffy]

Yes Brewup some goodness like you do!

[philm00x]

hooray for full volume!! congrats on the new pot!

[John Sand]

Thank you all! Seasoned it last night and left it on the stove to cool. Still over 100 degrees this morning. Good for mashing.

[philm00x]

Yeah sounds like it retains heat rather well. Could even do a sour mash in it if you wanted.