"This is for any dear friends that decide to deep fry their bird this year. Last year a friend of mine dropped the turkey in a fryer that had too much oil. The fryer over flowed. The pot was on fire, the table was on fire. They kicked the pot over and ended up with a 20 foot circle of burnt grass with a turkey covered in dirt. When the fire went out the dog grabbed the turkey and ran off, they ended up having Chinese. LOL We can laugh about it now."
Patti
In an effort to inject some variety in their Thanksgiving meals, some home chefs are choosing to use outdoor propane deep fryers as a different way to prepare their turkey dinner. This is a cooking method popular in the southern United States that has been featured on several cooking TV shows and has spread northward. Hillsboro Fire & Rescue encourages citizens to follow turkey fryer directions carefully and use extreme caution for several reasons:
• When filled, many outdoor fryer units can easily tip over spilling the hot oil
• If the pot is overfilled, the oil may spill out producing a flash fire
• Partially frozen turkeys placed in hot oil can produce a violent eruption splashing hot oil out of the pot
• With most units having no thermostat to regulate temperature, turkey fryers can continue to heat the oil to combustion temperatures
• The sides and handles of the pot get dangerously hot
If you choose to deep fry your turkey, follow these safety tips to help ensure you have a safe Thanksgiving meal:
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions for use
• Never overfill the fryer with oil
• Keep an all purpose (ABC) fire extinguisher nearby when the fryer is in use – Remember, water and hot oil do not mix!
• Ensure your turkey is thoroughly thawed in the refrigerator prior to use (thaw at least 24 hours in the refrigerator for every five pounds of turkey)
• Always position your turkey fryer outdoors on solid ground or concrete away from your home
• Never place your turkey fryer on a wooden deck, under a carport or in a garage
• Keep children and pets away from the fryer during and for several hours after use as the oil can remain dangerously hot for a lengthy time
• Never leave the fryer during use since they do not have a thermostat and can heat oil past its ignition temperature
• Use well-insulated oven mitts or potholders to handle the pot or lid
2 comments:
Good safety tip, Ray. Don't cross the streams. :^)
Thanks for sharing this tips on how to fry turkey in the safest way. I just wondering this topic so far. I'm glad I had found it in your page. Great turkey deep fryer safety tips here.
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