It is mid-November and the leaves fall, the temperature is lower, and in some parts of country, snow is falling. The holidays are just around the corner and thoughts of Christmas trees, family gatherings, gift packaging, and of course all that food are now dancing in my head!
one of the most popular and tastiest in my mind, ways of preparing that Thanksgiving or Christmas turkey is frying. Unfortunately it is also one of the fastest growing causes of residential fires resulting in millions of dollars of damage and many injuries and deaths. But if done correctly and safely, a fried turkey can be a delicious part of your holiday meal.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire departments in the United States respond to more than 1,000 fires involving a fryer every year resulting in an average of five dead, 60 injured, 00 houses destroyed and more than $ 15 million in property damage. My own state of Texas opens the way to fires and deep injuries turkey fries.
With a few precautions, however, you can safely enjoy that moist, sweet taste only caused by frying your bird. Here are some Do's and Don'ts for frying a turkey:
- Do make sure you have the proper equipment . Start either with a stove propane or electric fry with a heavy pot from 30 to 60 quarts capacity. Many stores have now fryers specifically built for frying turkeys. If your stove has no thermostat, you will need to fry thermometer to monitor the temperature of the oil. You will also need a meat thermometer, an injector, oven mitts or pot holders, and especially a fire extinguisher.
- DO NOT fry a frozen turkey . Thaw turkey in the refrigerator for at least 3 to 4 days before frying.
- Do not use too much oil . Soak your turkey in too much oil from oil will spill from the pan and can result in injury and / or a major fire, once the oil comes in contact with the element of fire or heating.
- NOT fry inside. If something goes wrong, you prefer that it be done in the backyard and in your home. It is also a great reason to hang out in the backyard with friends and family!
You can find hundreds and hundreds of great recipes for fried turkeys on the Internet. Using a few simple precautions can result the best holiday turkey you'll ever taste! Take it from a Texan ... we fry everything!
Do you have any tips for a delicious fried turkey?
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