Why not just put a heating element in a stainless steel pot? I’m with everyone else here about the plastic. I don’t even use plastic in my microwave anymore
This looks like a good product. Are you still satisfied? Is the bucket holding up well? The current pot we use for shrimp boils we also use for blanching vegetables in the summer. How do you think this product would do with blanching vegetables for the freezer?
Do you wait for the shrimp to boil then 2 minutes? Also how long do you soak them after you unplug it? Usually I take my shrimp right out after 2 minutes of boiling them.
I dump the shrimp into a roiling boil and let them cook for 2 minutes before I remove them. The only time I let them soak is if I can almost immediately cool down the water, like with a bag of ice
@@jasonmelancon8096 you won't be disappointed. We rent a condo every year in Orange Beach, AL, that doesn't allow propane burners. This works out perfect.
It definitely will be useful for smaller amounts of seafood, when you don't want to get out your burner and propane. We could have used it at a condo we rented a few months ago
I have used it twice, both times with shrimp. The second time it worked the same as the first. The only drawback I have found is it takes a little more time to come to a boil than propane, but I also don't have to worry about buying propane. I don't think I will use it when I boil crawfish because I usually boil A LOT of crawfish, and plus I like the water to come to a real rolling boil for those
I'm running a test on my bucket now. At 15 minutes it's boiling. Temp is 64 now. I'm going to buy a piece of rigid foam insulation to set under the bucket. Our concrete porch is too big an insulator.
Full boil took about 30 minutes. I added another quart of water. 1 hour start to finish with Taters, Corn, Sausage & Shrimp! I have a 2nd food safe bucket that I drained the water into. That would make it easy to get a 2nd batch going.
Just got mine today, going to use it this weekend. Great review.
Thanks! Just remember to screw the lid on while it's coming to a boil to make it faster
Tell your wife thank you from me. I'm going to order one as well. Great idea, girl.
Yes, she did good!
That is a cool product make me want one but the real thing to show off is that beautiful backyard oh my God your property is gorgeous
Thanks! There is actually a pool back there now!
Great review!
Thanks!
So has this been tested for plastics in the water after boiling? Doesn’t look like I’d would trust that.
Have no way of testing that. But I did not taste any plastic in the boil water or shrimp
Literally a heating element shoved into a Home Depot bucket😂😂😂😂
I wouldn't trust it. They couldn't have made this same design in a steel bucket.
@@UnburdenedByWhatHasBeenthe plastic is food grade and has a higher melting point. A metal bucket would conduct the heat to the outside
Why not just put a heating element in a stainless steel pot? I’m with everyone else here about the plastic. I don’t even use plastic in my microwave anymore
Can you fry in these too? Not sure how the heating element would react to oil.
I would definitely not recommend frying in this. i just dont think the hot oil would react good with the plastic. Great question though
Thanks for the review. Does the food fall directly on the heating element, or is there a screen above the element?
There is not a screen over the heating element, so yes, the food fell directly on it. It didn't seem to be an issue though
There is no screen
I see that they have a steamer attachment on the website I'm definitely going to get one of these.
I saw that too. Wish my wife had included that lol
This looks like a good product. Are you still satisfied? Is the bucket holding up well? The current pot we use for shrimp boils we also use for blanching vegetables in the summer. How do you think this product would do with blanching vegetables for the freezer?
@@bradknox9506 yes we still use it, and it has held up great. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work with blanching vegetables, and it is big enough
Do you wait for the shrimp to boil then 2 minutes? Also how long do you soak them after you unplug it? Usually I take my shrimp right out after 2 minutes of boiling them.
I dump the shrimp into a roiling boil and let them cook for 2 minutes before I remove them. The only time I let them soak is if I can almost immediately cool down the water, like with a bag of ice
@@mealsunderpressure thanks. I bought one today and I can’t wait to try it. the Michelob is as inviting as the shrimp.👍
@@jasonmelancon8096 you won't be disappointed. We rent a condo every year in Orange Beach, AL, that doesn't allow propane burners. This works out perfect.
Just ordered mine
It definitely will be useful for smaller amounts of seafood, when you don't want to get out your burner and propane. We could have used it at a condo we rented a few months ago
How much was it
How much is the bucket
It was about $90
How many times have you used it, and is it still working OK?
I have used it twice, both times with shrimp. The second time it worked the same as the first. The only drawback I have found is it takes a little more time to come to a boil than propane, but I also don't have to worry about buying propane. I don't think I will use it when I boil crawfish because I usually boil A LOT of crawfish, and plus I like the water to come to a real rolling boil for those
I'm running a test on my bucket now. At 15 minutes it's boiling. Temp is 64 now. I'm going to buy a piece of rigid foam insulation to set under the bucket. Our concrete porch is too big an insulator.
@@michaeldoyle5001 damn, 15 minutes is fast. How did you like it?
Full boil took about 30 minutes. I added another quart of water. 1 hour start to finish with Taters, Corn, Sausage & Shrimp! I have a 2nd food safe bucket that I drained the water into. That would make it easy to get a 2nd batch going.
@@michaeldoyle5001how long for the corn?
#niceblackstone
Thanks!
These are reusable right???
Yes
No temper control, looks like the plastic would melt!
That was a concern of mine, but I not see any evidence of that
Why am I watching this if the dude can’t pronounce the sausage?
Idk but thanks for watching!
@@mealsunderpressure😂