Thanksgiving – 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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