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Georgia Chief Offers Tips on How to Safely Deep Fry Turkey

Deep frying is an increasingly popular way to cook a turkey, but it's not without its dangers.

Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine urges Georgians to be careful when deep frying the holiday bird.

He offers some basic tips:

  • Always use turkey fryers outdoors, on a flat surface away from decks and buildings;
  • Don't move a fryer while the oil is hot, and cool the oil completely before emptying it from the fryer;
  • Don't overfill the fryer with oil;
  • Use the thermometer, and don't heat the oil above the recommended temperature;
  • Keep children and pets away from fryers, and don't leave the fryer unattended;
  • Thaw the turkey completely before cooking;
  • In case of fire, call the fire department immediately, and don't try to put it out with water.
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RE: RE: RE: RE: Frozen Bird Dear Doug,
Nov 25, 2009, 1:47 pm
RE: RE: RE: Frozen Bird Doug
Nov 25, 2009, 8:10 am
RE: RE: Frozen Bird Mikey
Nov 25, 2009, 8:03 am
RE: Frozen Bird Ratemaker
Nov 25, 2009, 8:00 am
Frozen Bird Doug
Nov 25, 2009, 7:39 am
One More Suggestion Ralph
Nov 25, 2009, 7:36 am
People Are Stupid G.Lock
Nov 25, 2009, 7:33 am
RE: RE: What's the last thing a Red Neck says before he dies Fla. Agent
Nov 24, 2009, 5:02 pm
And, if you overcook the bird bbb
Nov 24, 2009, 4:38 pm
RE: Dont put water on it m & m
Nov 24, 2009, 4:26 pm
RE: What's the last thing a Red Neck says before he dies? SouthernMom
Nov 24, 2009, 4:13 pm
RE: Dont put water on it TX Guru
Nov 24, 2009, 2:35 pm
Dont put water on it Doug
Nov 24, 2009, 2:13 pm
What's the last thing a Red Neck says before he dies? Fla, Agent
Nov 24, 2009, 12:54 pm
How about reading the directions? Mikey
Nov 24, 2009, 12:35 pm
RE: RE: Happy Thanksgiving Dimitri
Nov 24, 2009, 12:25 pm
RE: RE: Happy Thanksgiving Azekiel
Nov 24, 2009, 12:23 pm
RE: Happy Thanksgiving TX Guru
Nov 24, 2009, 9:31 am
Happy Thanksgiving Mr. Solvent
Nov 24, 2009, 9:02 am