Looking for recommendations on a propane burner to boils traps this year. I moved and don’t have the firewood that I used to. I have 1/2 barrels as pots and would like to put those on a stand and a burner underneath to avoid buying new pots as well but just filling them all the way. Just seeing what options are for this year and then I’ll have the burner for other things in the future.

Turkey fryer.

You got a specific one you use/like?

Cheap ones I get off craigslist.

when using a cut 55gallon drum , I like to get the drum on concrete blocks to support the weight and get whatever high pressure burner you can under the barrel.

my current one was a thrift store purchase , when all you really need is the burner most will work , you just want a hot one.

on the cheap something like this could work for you , support the barrel , need something to bolt this too like some angle iron , and slide it under the supported half a 55 gallon drum

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09L8B5D3W/ref=ewc_pr_img_1?smid=A1FEGRZBW8GHNR&psc=1

it claims 220,000btu

Make sure it doesn't have the time limit safety switch on it when you buy one.

Roughly how long is it taking you to get to a boil with one of these and a 1/2 55 gallon drum? I don’t need it to be super fast but just curious. This looks like a good option.

If your handy, strip parts off an old water heater and make one.

Weed burner

Propane turkey fryer burner, check the market place, or craigslist.
Used to get them for $10 up to $25 , many time with the pot too.
I use them for canning with my AA 941 canner and smaller canners also.
Boiled a lot of traps using one over the years , that's where I got the idea to use one for canning.
Keeps the house cooler in summer, and it's just nice to can outside.
Works great if you do a lot of canning.
I use it to remove the skins off peaches and tomatoes also.
Just boil water, have another pot with ice water ,and saves a lot of time.
Same with parboiling corn for canning or the freezer.
I've never deep fried a turkey in one though, as family has.

I took the burner from a propane water heater and hooked it to a 20 pound tank and just use the shut off on the tank to regulate it. Get all the heat you want.

I have that exact one.
Made a stand out of scrap rebar and use a cut off drum for traps and an old turkey fryer kettle for scalding birds.
Works awesome