Here’s How NOT To Deep Fry A Turkey, And Why People Burn Their Homes [Video]
By Dreamer
It’s that time of year again, the holidays, where people across the country fix massive meals and celebrate by engaging in gluttonous feasts and falling asleep in whatever semi-comfortable piece of furniture we can find. But along with these meals comes a variety of ways in which they’re prepared, one of which is deep-frying a turkey, which can be quite dangerous.
Fortunately, State Farm created a video showing exactly how not to deep fry our favorite feathered dinner.
Firefighters intentionally overfilled the oil pot then lowered a turkey into it, causing it to immediately erupt into a fireball. As it burned, a firefighter sprayed it with water to show how rapidly the situation can intensify as the water spreads the oil.
Below are some tips for hungry homeowners to keep their eyebrows intact and possibly prevent burning their home to the ground, courtesy of the St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1:
Don’t overfill the pot. The oil can spill into the burner.
Make sure the turkey is fully thawed. A partially frozen turkey can result in splattering cooking oil.
Always use a thermometer so you know how hot the oil is. Over 350 degrees it can become combustible.
Use a turkey fryer, not a crawfish burner.
Never fry a turkey indoors.
Make sure the frying is at least 10 feet from the nearest structure.
If there’s a fire, don’t spray water on the pot. ALWAYS keep a fire extinguisher on hand.
As someone who has actually caused this to happen, these are some extremely helpful tips. Make sure you share this so that others can be cautious of the dangers in dealing with outdoor deep fryers.
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