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Advice for North Country chefs deep-frying turkeys: Keep them away from the house

Posted 11/18/16

The New York Propane Gas Association is offering safety tips for North Country cooks who will be deep frying turkeys on Thanksgiving: • Keep it away from the house – Set up the turkey fryer more …

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Advice for North Country chefs deep-frying turkeys: Keep them away from the house

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The New York Propane Gas Association is offering safety tips for North Country cooks who will be deep frying turkeys on Thanksgiving:

• Keep it away from the house – Set up the turkey fryer more than 10 feet away from your home and keep children and pets away. Never leave it unattended.

• Find flat ground – The oil must be even and steady at all times to ensure safety. Place the fryer on a flat, level surface and carefully gauge the amount of oil needed.

• Use a thawed and dry turkey – Make sure your Thanksgiving turkey is completely thawed and dry. Extra water will cause the oil to bubble furiously and spill over. If oil spills from the fryer onto the burner, it can cause a fire.

• Monitor the temperature – Use caution when touching the turkey fryer. The lid and handle can become very hot and could cause burns. Also be sure to keep track of the oil's temperature as many fryers do not have their own thermostats.

• Be prepared – Have a fire extinguisher (multipurpose, dry-powder) ready at all times in the event that the oil ignites.

Another popular – and safe – alternative in Thanksgiving turkey preparation is grilling or smoking the turkey with a propane grill or smoker. Whether frying, grilling or smoking your turkey, these simple measures can help to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safety holiday.

For more information, visit the New York Propane Gas Association at www.nypropane.com or the Propane Education and Research Council at www.proudlypropane.com.