$$$ Mid range skull boil kit?

[180ls1]

I am looking at a skull boiling kit and it seems like there are only two options. 1 is $450 (very nice, Bridger) and the other options are DIY parts and pieces. Is there anything in between as I would like something a little more "put together" I could gift a rancher?

 

[WCB]

Only other thing I have seen is "The Buck Boiler" basically a feed bucket with electric heater in it. Sell them at Cabelas.

 

[txtransplant]

Crock Pot bruv

 

[Wrench]

Amazon.com

 

[DenimChicken]

I use a turkey fryer. Big pot and a burner. It cost around $100.

 

[cuerro viejo]

Cut 10”-12” bottom out of 55gal drum and buy a propane turkey frier bottom.

 

[BackcountryIdaho]

Just use an old big pot, or find one at a yard sale, and the cooking burner on your grill. You'll need some borax, and detergent which you probably already have, and some of the more concentrated peroxide from a beauty supply store. All in you're probably under $30 even if you have none of the above.

 

[S.Clancy]

I suggest a Sou vide. Been using it the last couple yrs and it does a great job with next to no oversight.

 

[SloppyJ]

Big metal bucket from tractor supply. I used my burner for frying turkeys, a power washer, and some of the bleach powder and peroxide from the beauty supply shop.

I wouldn't buy a "kit".

 

[Jblodgett]

I’ve also been using the Sous Vide for a few years now and it works perfectly. Set it to 160 degrees and add oxyclean to the water. Spray off the skull with a garden hose and change the water every 4 hours until it is completely clean. No risk of over heating the skull.

 

[SloppyJ]

I’ve also been using the Sous Vide for a few years now and it works perfectly. Set it to 160 degrees and add oxyclean to the water. Spray off the skull with a garden hose and change the water every 4 hours until it is completely clean. No risk of over heating the skull.

How long does it normally take?

 

[Crowmangler]

Big metal bucket from tractor supply. I used my burner for frying turkeys, a power washer, and some of the bleach powder and peroxide from the beauty supply shop.

I wouldn't buy a "kit".

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

 

[SloppyJ]

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

That's the exact one I have. Works great.

 

[NRA4LIFE]

I do basically what crowmangler does. Outdoor cooker and a dedicated skull boiling vessel. Definitely boil outside as your wife will want to kill you when you do it inside (I have experience with this). A bit of borax and dawn dishwashing soap in the boiler will help with the degreasing. Change the water once or twice and simmer on low. Then the peroxide treatment. I've done 20 or more like this.

 

[huntnful]

Big metal bucket from tractor supply. I used my burner for frying turkeys, a power washer, and some of the bleach powder and peroxide from the beauty supply shop.

I wouldn't buy a "kit".

I second this 100%. I do all my own euros exactly like this.

 

[Fireflyfishing]

I suggest a Sou vide. Been using it the last couple yrs and it does a great job with next to no oversight.

Explain your process please.

 

[txtransplant]

Explain your process please.

Yeah, id think the chunks of flesh would clog up the machine and cause issues…

 

[Jblodgett]

How long does it normally take?

For deer it usually takes 2 days, and 3 days for elk.