The very first thing you should do before anything else is read the instruction manual that shipped with the fryer itself.There will undoubtedly be safety tips and precautions to help prevent burns and fires.Do not assume you are an expert in using a turkey fryer just because you have another deep fryer that you use to fry chicken and fish.Before you buy a turkey, make sure you read the weight guidelines for the fryer that you purchased.It goes without saying that if you plan on cooking a 20 pound turkey then buying a fryer that can only cook a 14 pound turkey would not make any sense.The most obvious fear of buying a turkey that is beyond the capacity of the fryer itself is spillover which could be very dangerous.There are some deep fryers that can fry turkeys as heavy as 25 pounds but it is recommended that you don't try to fry one larger than 12.Using peanut oil rather than regular vegetable oil is a better choice because it has such a high smoke point.If you or someone in your family has a peanut allergy, then you can indeed use vegetable oil instead.On the negative side, peanut oil is much more expensive than vegetable oil and you will most likely have to buy several gallons.Regardless of which oil you use, it will burn your skin on impact if you are not careful.Without a doubt, turkey fryers should be operated outdoors.The exception to the rule is for the new type of turkey fryers that are especially made for indoor use.Before buying an indoor turkey fryer, make sure you read any and all turkey fryer reviews.Your goal is to make sure that the fryer is not near anything flammable that could catch fire while you're cooking.You should also make sure that the surface is totally flat so that the fryer does tip or lean.Without a doubt you should get familiar with the max-fill line which indicates how much oil you should pour in the fryer.There is never an exception to pour oil past this line.By doing so, you run the huge risk of oil spillover.A good way of to determine how much oil you will actually need is to do the following. place the bird in the completely empty fryer.Take some water and start pouring it until it is at least an inch or two above the top of the turkey.Now carefully remove the turkey so that no water gets spilled.The amount of oil you pour should match the amount of water currently remaining in the fryer.Make sure the fryer is dry on the inside before pouring in the oil.
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
How to Remain Safe While Using a Turkey Fryer This Thanksgiving Season
The very first thing you should do before anything else is read the instruction manual that shipped with the fryer itself.There will undoubtedly be safety tips and precautions to help prevent burns and fires.Do not assume you are an expert in using a turkey fryer just because you have another deep fryer that you use to fry chicken and fish.Before you buy a turkey, make sure you read the weight guidelines for the fryer that you purchased.It goes without saying that if you plan on cooking a 20 pound turkey then buying a fryer that can only cook a 14 pound turkey would not make any sense.The most obvious fear of buying a turkey that is beyond the capacity of the fryer itself is spillover which could be very dangerous.There are some deep fryers that can fry turkeys as heavy as 25 pounds but it is recommended that you don't try to fry one larger than 12.Using peanut oil rather than regular vegetable oil is a better choice because it has such a high smoke point.If you or someone in your family has a peanut allergy, then you can indeed use vegetable oil instead.On the negative side, peanut oil is much more expensive than vegetable oil and you will most likely have to buy several gallons.Regardless of which oil you use, it will burn your skin on impact if you are not careful.Without a doubt, turkey fryers should be operated outdoors.The exception to the rule is for the new type of turkey fryers that are especially made for indoor use.Before buying an indoor turkey fryer, make sure you read any and all turkey fryer reviews.Your goal is to make sure that the fryer is not near anything flammable that could catch fire while you're cooking.You should also make sure that the surface is totally flat so that the fryer does tip or lean.Without a doubt you should get familiar with the max-fill line which indicates how much oil you should pour in the fryer.There is never an exception to pour oil past this line.By doing so, you run the huge risk of oil spillover.A good way of to determine how much oil you will actually need is to do the following. place the bird in the completely empty fryer.Take some water and start pouring it until it is at least an inch or two above the top of the turkey.Now carefully remove the turkey so that no water gets spilled.The amount of oil you pour should match the amount of water currently remaining in the fryer.Make sure the fryer is dry on the inside before pouring in the oil.
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