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Crawfish boiling rig
Posted on 2/16/23 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 2/16/23 at 3:28 pm
Hello, I know this has been talked about a lot in the past, but looking to see if I can find some fresh info. I'm a New Orleans born transplant in Las Vegas and I need to get a good crawfish boiling rig. I'm looking at the creole feast, the loco cooker and the backyard pro all in one units. Anyone have any personal experience with these? I have a small space that's far from the street, so I don't want to mess with trying to empty/lift a big pot....would rather something that drains with a hose. Any advice is appreciated! Creole feast backyard pro loco cooker
Also looking at this one on Webstaurant store (great site btw) and I like that it's American made....
R&V works crawfish boiler
*UPDATE*
The really nice cookers were really too expensive for me and the shipping was nuts. After looking at everything and reading as many reviews as I could get my hands on, I finally settled on the loco cooker. The 90qt was $699 but the 12oqt was only $100 more so I got that one with free shipping from Lowe's. It should be here by next weekend. If anyone is interested, I'll post a review here to let everyone know how it worked - or if it didn't!
Crossing my fingers!
Also looking at this one on Webstaurant store (great site btw) and I like that it's American made....
R&V works crawfish boiler
*UPDATE*
The really nice cookers were really too expensive for me and the shipping was nuts. After looking at everything and reading as many reviews as I could get my hands on, I finally settled on the loco cooker. The 90qt was $699 but the 12oqt was only $100 more so I got that one with free shipping from Lowe's. It should be here by next weekend. If anyone is interested, I'll post a review here to let everyone know how it worked - or if it didn't!
Crossing my fingers!
This post was edited on 2/23/23 at 2:40 am
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Posted on 2/16/23 at 4:04 pm to knoxrox
I am not sure if I would trust a GA based company to know how to design a good crawfish cooker.
You talked about draining the pot. They don't even say what is the size of the drain.
Designing a 90 gallon pot to cook 50 lbs of crawfish, just sounds a little odd. A sack of crawfish is usually 30 to 35 lbs.
You talked about draining the pot. They don't even say what is the size of the drain.
Designing a 90 gallon pot to cook 50 lbs of crawfish, just sounds a little odd. A sack of crawfish is usually 30 to 35 lbs.
Posted on 2/16/23 at 4:37 pm to knoxrox
I'd probably go:
1a. R&V - made in USA, everything they make is top notch and made to last.
1b. Loco - best design & functionality
2. Backyard Pro - Meh. Probably works fine
3. Creole Feast - looks cheap AF. Thin sheet metal. Design sucks with having to move the handle to dump the basket. LP holder looks like a flimsy POS.
1a. R&V - made in USA, everything they make is top notch and made to last.
1b. Loco - best design & functionality
2. Backyard Pro - Meh. Probably works fine
3. Creole Feast - looks cheap AF. Thin sheet metal. Design sucks with having to move the handle to dump the basket. LP holder looks like a flimsy POS.
Posted on 2/16/23 at 4:38 pm to knoxrox
I see you added another cooker.
This second one, just looks better..... but cost $400 more for something that is a little smaller. I liked the video to show the unit. A 15 gallon [60qt] pot can barely fit 30 lbs of crawfish [I have a 60 qt pot]. Maybe stirring the crawfish is not as important in this style cooker. The drain is 1.5" diameter.
I usually only cook 25 lbs max, and the crawfish cook better because they come back to a boil faster and you can stir them much better.
FYI .... I hate the noise made by the Jet burners.
This second one, just looks better..... but cost $400 more for something that is a little smaller. I liked the video to show the unit. A 15 gallon [60qt] pot can barely fit 30 lbs of crawfish [I have a 60 qt pot]. Maybe stirring the crawfish is not as important in this style cooker. The drain is 1.5" diameter.
I usually only cook 25 lbs max, and the crawfish cook better because they come back to a boil faster and you can stir them much better.
FYI .... I hate the noise made by the Jet burners.
This post was edited on 2/16/23 at 4:39 pm
Posted on 2/16/23 at 4:57 pm to gerald65
High Performance Cookers in Covington.
Todd makes great products.
We picked up 3 140 quarts and a I beam w winches 2 days ago.
It's our second round of purchases with him.
I'm pretty sure he invented the rocket pot. Same looking channels that burn super hot.
It's insane how hot and fast these things burn.
Todd makes great products.
We picked up 3 140 quarts and a I beam w winches 2 days ago.
It's our second round of purchases with him.
I'm pretty sure he invented the rocket pot. Same looking channels that burn super hot.
It's insane how hot and fast these things burn.
Posted on 2/16/23 at 6:51 pm to Jambo
Looks amazing but the prices are high! I don't doubt they're great products but being that I'm in Las Vegas I will also have to fly in the crawfish as well as ordering decent sausage (hard to find out here!) That being said, I'm not wanting to spend a crazy amount of money. I guess I'm being kind of cheap? 
Posted on 2/16/23 at 6:52 pm to Antib551
I really feel like I agree with you on this list.
Posted on 2/16/23 at 8:20 pm to knoxrox
I only ranked based on your suggestions. Obviously there are better cookers out there, but I figured you have a price range around 1k.
Not sure how high you're willing to go but Texas Star Outdoors makes a nice unit for 1200.
Not sure how high you're willing to go but Texas Star Outdoors makes a nice unit for 1200.
Posted on 2/17/23 at 2:43 am to Antib551
I tell you what, that Texas Star Cooker rig looks like the best made and most well thought out design! I just gotta see if I can come up with the $1200 plus shipping!
Posted on 2/17/23 at 8:11 am to knoxrox
Hijack-
I have been using an 80qt pot for years for boiling at home. It can comfortably fit a sack plus sides.
I'd like the ability to do 2 sacks together for bigger gatherings. Will a 120qt pot be enough? Any other suggestions besides the fabricated rigs?
I have been using an 80qt pot for years for boiling at home. It can comfortably fit a sack plus sides.
I'd like the ability to do 2 sacks together for bigger gatherings. Will a 120qt pot be enough? Any other suggestions besides the fabricated rigs?
Posted on 2/17/23 at 8:58 am to slinger1317
80 qt - 1 sack
100 qt - 1.5 sacks (3 sacks with 2 boils)
120 qt - 2 sacks
Just be aware if you have enough water for 2 sacks, it will be HEAVY to carry to dump the water if you're using a standard pot.
100 qt - 1.5 sacks (3 sacks with 2 boils)
120 qt - 2 sacks
Just be aware if you have enough water for 2 sacks, it will be HEAVY to carry to dump the water if you're using a standard pot.
Posted on 2/17/23 at 9:53 am to urtoosmall
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Just be aware if you have enough water for 2 sacks, it will be HEAVY to carry to dump the water if you're using a standard pot.
Yeah that’s a big deterrent for me- it’s a pain in the arse to carry it down to the dumping area. I may look for a 120 with a spigot that I can drain off some into the ditch to lighten the load before I carry it away.
Posted on 2/17/23 at 12:06 pm to slinger1317
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I'd like the ability to do 2 sacks together for bigger gatherings. Will a 120qt pot be enough? Any other suggestions besides the fabricated rigs?
I have a 120, I can boil 2 sacks in it, but you'll have problems fitting both the crawfish and vegetables .
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