Turkey fryers

[DV_8]

I was just looking around for turkey fryers and came across this video. Kinda scary Maybe the video is a little exaggerated but I'm sure there are safety concerns. Obviously they over filled the pot for the demonstration but the part about the oil igniting because the fryer doesn't have a thermostatic control seems real. I'm having second thoughts about buying one. As this ever happened to anyone

http://www.ul.com/consumers/turkeys.html

[ken & Jo]

Before filling with oil, fill with water and put the bird in to see where the oil level is going to be and mark it. This should help in avoiding any boil over.

Ken

[big-o]

And make sure the bird is dry inside and out before putting into oil...this also will help preventing boil overs

[M.T. Livewell]

Funny you post that DV_8. Was chatting with the Misses last night about her new fryer and she said she was gonna call Big-O to get some tips. I guess there are about 1 million warnings in the directions about how easily this thing can catch fire. She's undertandably a little nervous. I'll be sure she sees this.

thanks
M.T. Livewell

[jazman]

Big-O said it... make sure the bird is real dry and the oil barely rises... this is the KEY.

We learned this at Muskrat.... Use the shell off an old dryer as a perfect shield from the wind.... helps maintain the temperature.

[Muskiemagnet]

One sure way to remain safe is to NEVER use the fryer indoors.

[Rideaufish]

Put the bird in slowly and if it wants to boil too much pull it up and than put back in slowly. Use a broom handle and two people is better than a gloved hand. and not a bad idea to turn off the burner when putting in the bird.

[big-o]

Thats a good point RF TURN OFF THE BURNER When putting the bird in..that way if it boiles over you make a mess not a fire

[Pink Lady]

One sure way to remain safe is to NEVER use the fryer indoors.

I think Mark should return the one in the corner of the bedroom to the neighbors and replace it with an excercise bike.

[M.T. Livewell]

One sure way to remain safe is to NEVER use the fryer indoors.

I think Mark should return the one in the corner of the bedroom to the neighbors and replace it with an excercise bike.

Oooooohhhh!!!! The gloves are off.

Does Slimfast come in rainbow trout flavour? (said the fat, hairy, bald guy ... the chicks dig me. )

M.T. Livewell

[Misses Livewell]

use outside
check the lines
make sure the ground is level
put water in first
then put bird in
then take bird out
then take water out
then dry fried bird
then put oil in bird
then but bird in water
turn bird on
fry the house..........
*sigh* back to the directions.........

[big-o]

Dana

You will have no problems...follow the instructions provided , use common sense....(Keep MT away from it ) and enjoy your turkey