davefan66 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Make sure if it is as dry as possible and if it's a frozen turkey it is totally defrosted. If it is overly wet, or has remnant ice chunks in it, when it hits the oil it can bubble over the side. Bubbling over the side can cause a fire, and hence an overdone turkey. Otherwise, just put it in slowly and you should be fine. Second best turkey I've ever had, garbage can turkey being the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 I got one of these for my birthday a couple years ago. http://www.charbroil.com/Consumer/product_...ductSeriesID=95 At first I didn't think I would be very impressed with it, but after brining and then cooking a couple turkeys in this thing, I love it and to be honest you really can't tell the difference between a deep fried one and one cooked with infrared heat. Probably too late to get one for this weekend, but it's a great investment and you don't have to deal with the oil situation. Brine the turkey overnight before frying it regardless of the method you use. http://bbq.about.com/cs/turkey/a/aa110103a.htm That turkey cooker looks great. I may have to get one for thanksgiving! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Recent phenomenon. On any given day when I attended grade/high school, my guess is that 60% were downing PBJ sandwiches for lunch. If there were reactions, all we kids would have known about it. I attended school when polio affliction was a big, big thing. If peanut allergies were out there, they were off the radar by a long shot. The nation's parents then would have correctly rallied in same fashion against polio and spoken up big time. But they didn't. What changed? Chemicals in the food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM57 Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Make sure if it is as dry as possible and if it's a frozen turkey it is totally defrosted.If it is overly wet, or has remnant ice chunks in it, when it hits the oil it can bubble over the side. Bubbling over the side can cause a fire, and hence an overdone turkey. Otherwise, just put it in slowly and you should be fine. Second best turkey I've ever had, garbage can turkey being the best. NOTHING tops a garbage can turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullpen Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 That turkey cooker looks great. I may have to get one for thanksgiving! I believe my wife got mine at Lowes? They were a little pricey three years ago when I got, but the cost may have gone down now that they are a couple years old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Don't say you were not warned! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscap Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 You can urinate everywhere, throw garbage all over the place, burn random pieces of garbage, I honestly do think they give a sh1t what u do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 Don't say you were not warned! Thanks for the warning... but I'm a "seasoned" pro when it comes to fried turkey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Just remember some people have peanut allergies and can not eat anything that was fried in peanut oil. Big deal, so Jay ends up looking like a Macys day float, I've seen him look worse..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I can't see how they are not. One time I was with my brother at the game and some guys were looking for firewood foir their bonfire after the game... My brother unloaded an old pallet (he was gonna get rid of it anyway) he had in the bed of his truck... Let me say, our Bills' brothers were deeply obliged by the gesture... Let me just say: ...And then Georgie would make the fire lights, As it was logwood burnin' through the nights... Gotta love the tailgating experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 Recent phenomenon. On any given day when I attended grade/high school, my guess is that 60% were downing PBJ sandwiches for lunch. If there were reactions, all we kids would have known about it. I attended school when polio affliction was a big, big thing. If peanut allergies were out there, they were off the radar by a long shot. The nation's parents then would have correctly rallied in same fashion against polio and spoken up big time. But they didn't. What changed? A lot. Sorry for standing in the way of your rant. ...Nancy Wiebe, leader of the Calgary Allergy Network says, “In my opinion, the higher incidence may be due to higher consumption of peanuts and nuts (just look in your cupboard), better diagnosis and awareness, and a willingness to "let it be known" to others. I have met many adults who have anaphylactic allergies who were told when they were young not to say anything to others lest they stand out. Health problems were not as openly discussed as they are today. People didn't want to "rock the boat". Peanut butter is the champion of comfort food. So how did comfort turn so lethal? Some note that the immune system is seemingly a busybody in need of something to do. For instance, allergies are most common in areas where traditional childhood diseases have been eradicated. “The immune system is like a balance,” says Dr. Sicherer, “On one side are allergies and on the other are infections. When one side is fighting bacterial infections, the other side making allergies is quiet. For instance, since we vaccinate people, they have less polio and diphtheria. But some studies suggest now that the immune system isn’t fighting all these bacteria and viruses, the side that causes allergy is causing more trouble.” In Britain, Southampton University’s Dr. John Warner issued a statement: "The increase in allergy generally may be explained by better hygiene. Fetuses used to respond to parasites present in the maternal blood. Now that these have been eliminated they are reacting to other things in the blood, such as antigens."... Why Peanuts, Why Now? How did the innocuous peanut butter sandwich turn so deadly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 10, 2009 Share Posted October 10, 2009 I'll tell you one thing, there's alot worse things spilled in the stadium parking lot. On another note, one time I went on a bus trip to a Bills game. There was problem with the bus company so we ended up with two of these airport type shuttle busses, but only one with a toilet. Well since the bus is half the size, the toilet is sized appropriately. But still had 45 people or so using it. By the time the game ended, it was full within 1/2 inch of the top, and no longer usable. On the way back from the game, the driver pulled over on 219, the second bus pulled up behind to kind of shield the view from passing cars. Driver got out and pulled the cork. Imagine finding that on the side of the road. People probalby were reporting big foot was in the area. PS Enjoy the turkey!! Reminds me of the Dave Matthews Band tour bus dumping on the Wendella when crossing the Chicago River! Hey, they don't call it The **** Ditch for nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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