$$$ Mid range skull boil kit?

[txtransplant]

1. I bought sov vide you can put in any pot, I like 1000 Watt.
2. Put head in pot, cover to antlers, put degreaser in (soap, borax, etc), set Sov Vide.
3. Set Sou vide to 140F for 24 hrs, make sure the water doesn't go below the intake.
4. After first cook, use a hose to wash off.
5. Set second cook for 150F, 8-12 hrs. Wash off second time.
6. Final cook at 150 for 4-12 hrs (depending on how much is left). Wash off.

At this point it should be as clean as it will ever get. I like to use a combo of high pressure wash for the outside of the skull and low pressure for the inside (nasal passage, etc). This preserves all those cool structures. You will prob need to do some fine tuning with the temps to get the results you want. You could do the whole thing at 130-140F, it will just take longer.

Finally, try to remove as much meat etc from the skull before cooking, this will make the process faster. I've done everything from antelope to big bull elk with this process.

No issues at all with debris clogging up the Sous vide machine, huh? How many times have you done this with the same machine? Definitely like the set and forget benefit of Sous vide, I just assumed it would ruin the machine over time.

 

[Fitzwho]

Turkey burner and whatever pot you can fit the head in and a pressure washer. I like the "tamale" pots from Walmart. I can usually start the whitening process in an hour cooking/pressure washing.

I started using the hydrogen peroxide for pools (GLB brand). It's twice the strength of anything you can buy at the beauty shop. Do not get it on your skin, and it will eventually eat holes in an aluminum pot if you leave it sitting too long.

 

[WCB]

Amazing how many guys didn't read the OPs post.

 

[S.Clancy]

No issues at all with debris clogging up the Sous vide machine, huh? How many times have you done this with the same machine? Definitely like the set and forget benefit of Sous vide, I just assumed it would ruin the machine over time.

Never had the sou vide clog up, used the same machine the last 3 years, I think 10 or 11 animals.
It will definitely ruin the machine over time, I'm prob getting close. But I paid 80$ for it, so that's 8$ or less an animal, which is worth it to me.

 

[Felix40]

Amazing how many guys didn't read the OPs post.

There’s definitely some who didn’t read at all, but he is asking for a “kit” that consists of two items.

 

[WCB]

There’s definitely some who didn’t read at all, but he is asking for a “kit” that consists of two items.

He asked for a "kit" as in something premade ready to go package. Most of these are literally pieced together/homemade kits

 

[Cowbell]

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The 5.5 gallon tub from Tractor Supply is the perfect size & shape for elk

Exactly what I use as well

 

[Fireflyfishing]

He asked for a "kit" as in something premade ready to go package. Most of these are literally pieced together/homemade kits

What’s your recommendation?

 

[Amos Keeto]

Buddy of mine loaned me his "Buck Boiler".
You have to have enough heat to cook the meat off, but too much heat and the bones fall apart.
I just added some hydrogen peroxide and Dawn detergent.
I wrapped the antler bases in tin foil to protect them.
Worked pretty well.
Then to the car wash to pressure wash it clean.

Be cautious when sticking the car wash wand into the brain cavity! I learned the hard way! LOL!
Then hang it up where it can dry for about a week.

 

[MuleyBuck]

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[MuleyBuck]

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This and a couple garbage bags, pressure washer helps though

 

[5MilesBack]

All you need is a big pot and a burner.

 

[5MilesBack]

He asked for a "kit" as in something premade ready to go package. Most of these are literally pieced together/homemade kits

Exactly. They work.