pit galvanized metal liners

Don Jeansonne · 12-30-2009, 10:56 AM

I want to make a liner for a box type cooker. The liner also serves as a drip or catch pan. I know there are many people that are afraid of galvanize metal around any food. I believe this came from the problem of welding and burning of galvanize metal and breathng the fumes. I don't see this as the same thing since cokoing in the 300 -400 degF range cannot vaporize the metals.
What are the opinions of the people that are knowledgable of such applications ( not impressions but facts).

Thanks for your input.

Brauma · 12-30-2009, 10:59 AM

I've seen data that says galv fumes arent released until around the 800*F mark. But most people just simply stay away from galv coated metal in their cooking equipment. So, the call is yours.

C-Town Smoker · 12-30-2009, 11:01 AM

I know a guy who uses a trash can for a cooker at camps...he does an initial burn to coat it and burn off any nasties...then he is good to go...he has been using the trash can method for the better part of 20 yrs...and he is still alive.

BBQ Grail · 12-30-2009, 11:22 AM

Oh no...not again!

Buster Dog BBQ · 12-30-2009, 11:27 AM

I was wondering about that too. Yesterday I saw Clint's pig roast pics using a La Caja China. On their web site the small unit it galvanized metal on the inside.

Grillman · 12-30-2009, 01:26 PM

It's sort of like running stop signs and running red lights...it's perfectly safe;
until something goes wrong and you get hurt; or die.

To my knowledge; galvanized metal was never intended to be used for
cooking or storing food...if it was you would find cookware and ovens and
other cooking items made from galvanized metal.

I believe it is a BAD idea to go to the hardware store and buy galvanized
trash cans, or plastic buckets, or plastic containers for use in cooking or
storing food....they are NOT food grade plastics or metal.

Many people smoke cigarettes all their lives...and nothing happens.
Others get Cancer and die a nasty death.

Is it worth a few dollars to risk your health; and your family & friends
health by using galvanized metal around food?

This is just MY personal opinion.

SirPorkaLot · 12-30-2009, 01:30 PM

As long as you coat your galvanized metal with liberal coating of MSG you will be fine.

aquablue22 · 12-30-2009, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jshepwnc

As long as you coat your galvanized metal with liberal coating of MSG you will be fine.

I thought it was "Liquid Smoke" you was posed to use.

BBQ Grail · 12-30-2009, 02:05 PM

If you cook MSG enhanced meat in a galvanized metal pit you don't get headaches...

Your head turns green shrivels up and falls off...

Jet2 · 12-30-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQ Grail

If you cook MSG enhanced meat in a galvanized metal pit you don't get headaches...

Your head turns green shrivels up and falls off...

I thought that only happend if you boiled the meat in liquid smoke first!

Smokin Turkey · 12-30-2009, 05:48 PM

oh no.. here we go again

infantry66 · 12-30-2009, 08:27 PM

clean it with vinegar should take the galv. off or muratic acid

jestridge · 12-30-2009, 10:24 PM

LoL another one, there are food processing made out of it , I work for Flowers Bakery for 22 years, the oven tray and proof box rack was galv. University of Ky recommend sorghum syrup pan be made out of galv. It not going to kill you. but if you weld or burn it make you sick.

Hotrodhog · 12-30-2009, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jestridge

LoL another one, there are food processing made out of it , I work for Flowers Bakery for 22 years, the oven tray and proof box rack was galv. University of Ky recommend sorghum syrup pan be made out of galv. It not going to kill you. but if you weld or burn it make you sick.

Hmm 2 key words spoken here,....SICK & BURN, those should be enough.

Or then again I always felt Darwins theory on the process of natural selection was brilliant so um,....go for it dude.

Toploader · 12-30-2009, 11:54 PM

You cant just "burn off" galvanizing. It gets deeper than just the surface of the metal. As long as it doesn't get hot enough for fumes to start, like mentioned above look at the La Caja China cooker pig roast.

As for the rest of this thread...im out.

12-30-2009, 10:56 AM	#1
Don Jeansonne Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 11-10-09 Location: Cottonport, La	pit galvanized metal liners I want to make a liner for a box type cooker. The liner also serves as a drip or catch pan. I know there are many people that are afraid of galvanize metal around any food. I believe this came from the problem of welding and burning of galvanize metal and breathng the fumes. I don't see this as the same thing since cokoing in the 300 -400 degF range cannot vaporize the metals. What are the opinions of the people that are knowledgable of such applications ( not impressions but facts). Thanks for your input. __________________ Nothing's better than Cajun barbeque

12-30-2009, 10:59 AM	#2
Brauma somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-04-05 Location: Coral Bay, USVI	I've seen data that says galv fumes arent released until around the 800*F mark. But most people just simply stay away from galv coated metal in their cooking equipment. So, the call is yours. __________________ Cat Sass BBQ - Competition BBQ Team Community Development VP - Secret Squirrel Society (but we don't exist) Member: KCBS. CBJ New Braunfels Bandera - refurbished; Two Big Green Eggs; 6' fire pit; Weber Kettles; Superfast Blue Thermepan

12-30-2009, 11:01 AM	#3
C-Town Smoker Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-04-05 Location: Cleveland, Ohio	I know a guy who uses a trash can for a cooker at camps...he does an initial burn to coat it and burn off any nasties...then he is good to go...he has been using the trash can method for the better part of 20 yrs...and he is still alive. __________________ Greg Rempe

12-30-2009, 11:22 AM	#4
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	Oh no...not again! __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

12-30-2009, 11:27 AM	#5
Buster Dog BBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-20-08 Location: Clive, IA	I was wondering about that too. Yesterday I saw Clint's pig roast pics using a La Caja China. On their web site the small unit it galvanized metal on the inside. __________________ FEC-100 Right Handed, FEC-100 Left Handed, Large BGE x2, Mini BGE Buster Dog BBQ - [url]http://www.busterdogbbq.com[/url]

12-30-2009, 01:26 PM	#6
Grillman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-05-09 Location: Aurora, Colo.	It's sort of like running stop signs and running red lights...it's perfectly safe; until something goes wrong and you get hurt; or die. To my knowledge; galvanized metal was never intended to be used for cooking or storing food...if it was you would find cookware and ovens and other cooking items made from galvanized metal. I believe it is a BAD idea to go to the hardware store and buy galvanized trash cans, or plastic buckets, or plastic containers for use in cooking or storing food....they are NOT food grade plastics or metal. Many people smoke cigarettes all their lives...and nothing happens. Others get Cancer and die a nasty death. Is it worth a few dollars to risk your health; and your family & friends health by using galvanized metal around food? This is just MY personal opinion. __________________ ........................

12-30-2009, 01:30 PM	#7
SirPorkaLot somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-31-09 Location: Homeworth, OH Name/Nickname : John	As long as you coat your galvanized metal with liberal coating of MSG you will be fine. __________________ John

12-30-2009, 02:05 PM	#9
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA	If you cook MSG enhanced meat in a galvanized metal pit you don't get headaches... Your head turns green shrivels up and falls off... __________________ Larry Soon to be a Texafornian. For a limited time I will be issuing Moink Ball Certificates. I'm working on a special COVID 19 Verson. Email me for details.

12-30-2009, 05:48 PM	#11
Smokin Turkey is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-28-08 Location: Huntingdon, PA	oh no.. here we go again __________________ Cooking for the love of it.

12-30-2009, 08:27 PM	#12
infantry66 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 11-10-09 Location: Baldwyn, Ms.	clean it with vinegar should take the galv. off or muratic acid

12-30-2009, 10:24 PM	#13
jestridge somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 12-28-07 Location: annville ky	LoL another one, there are food processing made out of it , I work for Flowers Bakery for 22 years, the oven tray and proof box rack was galv. University of Ky recommend sorghum syrup pan be made out of galv. It not going to kill you. but if you weld or burn it make you sick.

12-30-2009, 11:54 PM	#15
Toploader On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-07-09 Location: RWC Ca	You cant just "burn off" galvanizing. It gets deeper than just the surface of the metal. As long as it doesn't get hot enough for fumes to start, like mentioned above look at the La Caja China cooker pig roast. As for the rest of this thread...im out. __________________ Mark UDS, XL BGE, and a pane burner. Smoke on.

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