DIY skull cleaning (Turkey fryer) tips?

[OKHunter84]

Carwash? Not around here.

The cartilage on the back of the skull and the brains are always a PIA. You could try simmering it a little more and then just digging around. Maybe a water hose with a spray nozzle? I always use a pressure washer or go to an old carwash for the last part.

 

[Macintosh]

Yeah, not even a hose till Im home. Better to keep it wet and soft, or ok to let it dry and come back to it tomorrow at home?

 

[svivian]

Doing my first diy euro on a deer at my family camp—no access to pressure washer, minimal tools, tiny town so only basics abailable, etc. Sort of a “must-do-diy” to be legal bringing it home tomorrow lunchtime. View attachment 791535

are you referring to the brain matter? Did you take a metal rod and scramble the brains and drain it out really good before simmering in the pot?

 

[Macintosh]

are you referring to the brain matter? Did you take a metal rod and scramble the brains and drain it out really good before simmering in the pot?

Scrambled and washed out brains before simmering. I think there is still one chunk in there, but mostly Im referring to the cartilegy stuff on the back and bottom of the skull as shown in the photo, a little in the nasal cavity. Its still fully glued on and doesnt want to lift off from the bone even with a knife or screwdriver.

 

[OKHunter84]

When you get home then simmer it a little more and then power wash. I don't think it'll matter if it's wet till then.

 

[svivian]

When you get home then simmer it a little more and then power wash. I don't think it'll matter if it's wet till then.

I agree, I wouldnt worry about it till you got home then. needs to simmer longer to break down the additional cartridge.