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Thanksgiving is Coming: Get Your Turkey Fryer!

by Outdoor Urbanite

I have been hesitant about attempting to fry a turkey myself because I have heard so many horror stories about people who have accidentally burned down their house or injured themselves.  I am very clumsy and could see myself causing a BIG problem.  But there are a lot of people who actually know their way around a turkey fryer, and I have to admit, I am a little jealous.  Turkey frying seems like a great Thanksgiving tradition for people who can spend the holiday outdoors.

For those brave enough to attempt frying a turkey, here are some great links:

Fabulous Foods: How to Deep Fry a Turkey

Eat Turkey: A Deep Fried Delicacy: The How-To on Deep Frying Turkey

USA Deep South: Southern Fried Turkey

Consumer Reports: A Safer Way To Fry A Turkey

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Posted on Nov 06, 2008 in outdoor cuisine, outdoor decor
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4 comments

1 Design Bitch { 11.06.08 at 9:55 pm }

I don’t know where you found that photo, but it’s priceless!
I’ve never heard of fried turkey… interesting.

2 CB { 11.07.08 at 1:44 am }

I stopped frying turkeys in oil when Char-Broil let me try their oil-less infrared turkey fryer called The Big Easy. No pre-heating. No Oil. No worries. Put the turkey in the basket, put the basket in the cooker, turn on the propane and light it. About 10 minutes per pound or until it hits 165F degrees - crisp skin, moist inside. UL Approved. Paid for itself after the 4th cook - because peanut oil is so darned expensive. Two versions that will cook up to a 16 lb and up to a 24 lb turkey!

3 Outdoor Urbanite { 11.07.08 at 12:38 pm }

Thanks for the tip on The Big Easy. I checked out the How-to video and the virtual tour at the char broil website…it looks pretty awesome!

4 Turkey Fryers { 08.24.09 at 1:32 pm }

I fried my first turkey last Thanksgiving. I must admit that I was a little nervous frying a turkey for the first time. We have all seen those videos of what could happen if you don’t follow the proper steps. If you use common sense and follow safety steps, you will be ok.

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