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Kettles
ommercial kettles, also known as steam kettles or steam
jacketed kettles, are essential pieces of equipment in large
institutional kitchens, cafeterias, hospitals, and food processing
facilities. They are designed for efficient and high-volume cooking
of soups, stews, sauces, jams, and other liquid or semi-liquid foods.
Kettles consist of an inner cooking vessel surrounded by an outer
jacket, into which steam or hot water is circulated. This design allows
for even and consistent heating of the contents, ensuring thorough
cooking and preventing scorching or burning. Kettles provide a more
subtle cooking method with less than 300F degrees as a top cooking
temperature.
These devices are not intended to be used as a fryer or braising pan in the same way that the Tilt Skillet is,
but they do have a place in large-scale sauce and soup production. Commercial kettles are available in a
wide range of capacities, ranging from 20 to 100 gallons or more. Most commercial kettles feature precise
temperature controls, allowing operators to set and maintain specific cooking temperatures for optimal
results and to prevent overcooking or scorching. Further, advanced models may offer programmable controls,
timers, and automated mixing or stirring functions, reducing labor requirements and ensuring consistent
results. Finally, commercial kettles are available in either tilting configuration, which allows for easy pouring
or transferring of the cooked contents into other containers or serving vessels or with a 2-3” draw off valve.
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https://accutemp.net
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Offering fully and 2/3 jacketed kettles in sizes from
20 gal to 125 gal.
https://crownsteamgroup.com
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Up to 100 gallon capacity, Crown’s kettles come in
electric, gas & direct steam for any needs. Some
unique models include a double 6 gallon mounted
on a 36” base for maximum flexibility.
https://www.garlandcanada.ca
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23+ models to choose from for the right power &
size that makes sense for your needs.
https://www.vulcanequipment.com
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Vulcan offers both counter top and floor models
with 2/3 or fully jacketed models to meet your
precise needs..
Kettles
Crown Steam - model: ELT-40