LPT: When deep frying a turkey you can remove the fire risk by simply turning the burner off while dropping the turkey in slowly. Once it settles down, wipe the outside of the pot off, re-light the burner, and enjoy a safe turkey fry!

Submitted by basement-thug t3_z3s35p in LifeProTips

This should be common sense but this isn't done in any of the videos and horror stories you hear about, this critical step was skipped. Be safe and happy turkey day!

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GamemasterJeff t1_ixn9do0 wrote

Another tip: Put your (wrapped) turkey in the empty fry pot first and fill with water to where it would be properly covered if it was oil.

Remove the turkey and note the line where water comes up to.

Empty and dry your fryer, then fill with oil to that point.

When you add the turkey, it will now be perfectly filled.

You could also do this with just oil, no water, but then your turkey will be more difficult to handle.

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basement-thug OP t1_ixn9pec wrote

That's a good practice too for sure. But our pot has a fill line so as long as you are using the recommended size bird for your pot it's a non issue. Like don't try to drop a 20lb turkey into a pot made to safely cook a 10-14lb bird and you'll be good.

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wildadragon t1_ixn9mww wrote

Been reposted all week if they don't know by now it's too late. Just sit back and watch the videos on YouTube and TikTok tomorrow.

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Romeejo t1_ixnnl61 wrote

Sorry, what? Deep frying a turkey? An actual turkey? A whole turkey? Is that a thing?

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basement-thug OP t1_ixnoaow wrote

Also corn on the cob and buttermilk biscuits after the turkey fat has Infused the oil. Oh yes...

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Romeejo t1_ixnouig wrote

I.....I.....I really don't know what to say. You deep fry whole turkeys? And whole corn on the cob?

Mind you, in the UK we have fish and chip shops deep frying Mars bars, but it's not exactly common. Just a gimmick.

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JUYED-AWK-YACC t1_ixodxnd wrote

Deep frying a turkey is somewhat popular, but tempered by the seeming thousands of videos of people setting their house on fire.

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irisblues t1_ixnsrlu wrote

I have never had nor heard of deep fried corn on the cob

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DEGULINES t1_ixnrhri wrote

Thank you. Exactly my first thought after reading this. What. The. Fuck.

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ProCanadianbudeh t1_ixnvsmx wrote

Yes it is really good too. You can get the frying kits pretty much anywhere.

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anal-razor t1_ixo4kev wrote

Welcome to American culture.

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MycologistPutrid7494 t1_ixo899d wrote

I don't eat turkey but deep frying does not mean oily when done properly. That is a myth. The turkey wouldn't be greasy if deep fried. The skin is "seared" (for lack of a better word) and holds in the juices from the turkey, while keeping the oil out. Welcome to American culture.

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SequencedLife t1_ixnwup7 wrote

It’s one of the most delicious things I’ve ever tasted.

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keepthetips t1_ixn8x62 wrote

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speculatrix t1_ixnd2of wrote

But the metal parts of the burner might still be above the flash temperature of the oil

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basement-thug OP t1_ixnddb3 wrote

Possible. I don't think those parts will be over 550 degrees F, especially after turning off the burner, but I guess it possible. I had that thought also. Actually I have an infrared thermometer and have another frying session to go, I'll check it and report back.

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thefriendlycouple t1_ixo12iw wrote

Or just use water instead of oil to properly measure the full level. JFC.

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basement-thug OP t1_ixo1dj8 wrote

You don't need to premeasure the liquid. Use the fill line on the pot. Pre-measuring is only necessary if you A. don't have a fill line on the pot or B. are trying to fry a bird larger than the recommended size for the pot.

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