Turkey Talk

11/17/2021 (Permalink)

How NOT to fry a Turkey this Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is only a week away and many are already getting geared up for the season of cooking.  Thanksgiving Day accounts for more home fires than any other day of the year. If you plan is to deep fry your Turkey, this year - Check out these tips below to assure your bird or your home doesn’t go up in flames.

• Use a Turkey fryer outside only – on a sturdy level surface – away from anything flammable and always remember always keep your children and pets away from your fryer
• Make sure your turkey is completely thawed prior to putting it into the hot grease – a partially frozen turkey will cause an overflow in your fryer and a massive fire
• Check your grease temperature often to avoid a grease fire
• Use cooking gloves – the lid and handles can get extremely hot and cause burn injuries
• Never leave the fryer unattended and never use water to put out a grease fire