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Deep Frying your Thanksgiving Turkey? Things to be aware of –

imageThanksgiving – a time filled with Family, fun, and usually lots of food.  The centerpiece of most meals is a delicious Turkey.  Over the years we’ve developed many ways to prepare these delectable birds.  From Brining  the Turkey, cooking the Turkey Frozen ,  Grilled  Turkey, Roasting  a Turkey, and finally deep frying  the Turkey.  No matter how you decide to prepare your feathered fowl – the important thing is to do it with caution, especially when deep frying.

During the holiday months insurance claims due to house fires drastically increases – primarily due to electrical fires from our holiday light shows, and grease fires from improper use of deep fryers.  It is a horrible feeling to loose everything you own in a house fire, especially during the holidays.  Here are some great tips to make your deep frying safer;

• 8-10 pound turkeys work best for deep-fryers.

• Peanut, canola and sunflower oils are recommended.

• When the turkey is thawed, place it in the empty fryer pot and add water to test the minimum 3-5 inches the oil should be from the top of the pot. Remove the turkey and make sure it dries completely. Drain and dry the pot thoroughly.

• Add oil to the fryer to the level you measured earlier. The correct amount will ensure no hot oil spills over the brim of the fryer pot.

• Heat the oil to 365-375 degrees, which usually takes one hour.

• Make sure the turkey is completely thawed and dried. Partially-frozen turkeys easily trigger spillovers and fires.

• Makes sure the wrapper, innards, wire or plastic trusses and pop-up timer are removed from the bird. Cut off the wing tips up to the first joint and remove the tail.

• Stuffed turkeys will not work for deep-frying.

• Once the oil is heated, slowly lower the turkey into the pot. Take extra care to avoid tipping the fryer or spilling the oil.

• Whole turkeys take 3 minutes per pound to cook, so allow a half hour for a 10-pound bird.

• Keep an eye on the fryer the entire time, guarding against pets or children.

• Carefully remove the turkey to avoid spilling. The oil can be used for multiple birds. Allow it to cool before disposing.

• Keep an all-purpose fire extinguisher nearby in case of flames. Never use water to extinguish a grease fire.

Thanks goes out to the Michael Ferraresi for these tips found in this article – Frying a turkey? Be aware of dangers

We hope this information will help you to enjoy your holidays.  We would love to here your Thanksgiving stories below – what’s your favorite way to cook/eat a turkey?  Have you had a close call when preparing your gobbler??  Leave your feedback below – and Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Insurance Answers!

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