[JimRockfish]

I'm looking for ideas for an outdoor steamer that I can build at the new house, off the Miles River. I'm thinking 1/2 bushel or so at a time. Beer keg with baskets?

 

[rj]

Beer Keg

Beer Keg Steamer

http://www.tidalfish.com/forums/crabbers/197715-keg-steamer.html

 

[JimRockfish]

RJ - I saw your design and Crabfest 2007 and it's probably the way I'll go because I haven't seen anything else since then. Nothing available on the market? Jim

 

[BowMovements]

I got a full bushell steamer that was made by a friend of my pops at the Point. Stainless with a removable grate in the bottom. My bro might have an extra if your interested.

 

[topfish1]

I'm looking for ideas for an outdoor steamer that I can build at the new house, off the Miles River. I'm thinking 1/2 bushel or so at a time. Beer keg with baskets?

The KEG is the way to go. I can get em' cheap, send me a bmail.

I also have a guy making baskets if you need.

As far as cutting them......Plasma cutter;-)

 

[JimRockfish]

Topfish1- Thanks. I will send you a bmail tomorrow. Jim

 

[gchambers]

This is what I've been using for about 40 years. Its an old mess hall pot. Will hold full bu. + 2 doz. ears of corn. 3/8 thich alum. will hold heat better than SS. Might find one in surplus store. George

 

[pgoodchild]

Keg is the best:

 

[Ken Brice]

Keg is the best:

That is SWEET... Wow. I love the handles and lid.. That took some work. If anyone knows of
one for sale, please let me konw..

Ken

 

[POLECAT]

I like the idea of using (what I think is) the upper part of the older style kegs as a topper for the veggies, etc.

I'm guessing that's what it is used for.???

 

[Burchbeer]

Up on the Roof............................a boom boom boom

 

[pgoodchild]

I like the idea of using (what I think is) the upper part of the older style kegs as a topper for the veggies, etc.

I'm guessing that's what it is used for.???

That's an old school lobster bake:

Water
Seaweed
Lobsters
Seaweed
corn
Seaweed
shrimp / mussles
Seaweed
Potatoes

Steam for 45 min... Serve and EAT

 

[BowMovements]

Where did you get those Lobsters? Any special rate for buying that many?

 

[JimRockfish]

Does not answer your question but this is my favorite Maine lobster pound....

Young’s Lobster Pound Mitchell Avenue, East Belfast, Maine 04915 Maine, Seafood, CHEAP ASS FOOD!

Young's Lobster Pound, Belfast - Restaurant Reviews - TripAdvisor

 

[pgoodchild]

Where did you get those Lobsters? Any special rate for buying that many?

I order 30 a year for Thanksgiving: I order from this co-op because they send me 10lb of seaweed. Most houses won't ship seaweed but these guys will: Maine Lobster delivered to your door

Pete

 

[JimRockfish]

Pete - Wow. Now THAT is a great family tradition. Are you from New England? I only discovered Maine about 6 years ago. Lobster is my favorite meal although I have it very rarely. I must have it this week after seeing your pics. Jim

 

[pgoodchild]

Pete - Wow. Now THAT is a great family tradition. Are you from New England? I only discovered Maine about 6 years ago. Lobster is my favorite meal although I have it very rarely. I must have it this week after seeing your pics. Jim

Without boring you with the long story the short is: Yea Jim; I'm from Gales Ferry Ct. My family has done Lobsters for Thanksgiving as far back as I can remember. Over the years it's changed slightly but the Lobsters have remained constant.

 

[Burchbeer]

Damn Highlanders!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I can feel my gout starting up just thinking of eating Lobsstaa in drawn budda.

;-)

 

[Dave Jr.]

I have a nice heavy SS steamer pot that my dad had made at their shop back in the mid 90's. It's heavy gauge Stainless and I just got it back since it was in storage for the last 10 years. LOL. I must have gone through 6 pots in the last ten years so it's good to have this one. I need to hit it with some steel wool to clean it up but other than that its perfect. I think it will do a little over a half bushel depending on what kind of platform I put on the bottom to keep the crabs high and dry.

 

[JimRockfish]

Dave Jr. - Nice looking steamer. Someone could make a few bucks by designing and manufacturing these for sale. Jim