Before Using the Turkey Fryer Read This!

11/13/2020 (Permalink)

Before Using the Turkey Fryer Read This! 

Every November, families come together to feast on a delicious Thanksgiving meal. Did you know that Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires? If you don't practice safe cooking habits, your happy holidays could quickly become hazardous in the blink of an eye. If you plan on using a turkey fryer during this holiday season, check out these tips we've put together. 

• Turkey fryers can easily tip over and spill hot oil across a large area. Only use your turkey fryer outdoors and on a stable level area well away from anything that can burn. 
• Establish a 3-foot kid-free and pet-free zone. Tiny hands and paws can cause spills and burn injuries. 
• Keep a grease-rated fire extinguisher within arms reach of the turkey fryer. 
• Do not overfill your turkey fryer; oil will spill out when the turkey is cooking. To determine the right amount of cooking oil, place the turkey in the fryer with water first. 
• Never out a frozen turkey in the fryer. Always thaw your turkey before attempting to fry it. 
• Turkey fryers can overheat. Make sure to check the temperature with a cooking thermometer so the oil won't overheat. 
• Always use long cooking gloves when handling the pot, lid, or handles of the turkey fryer. 
• Let the oil cool overnight before disposing of the oil. 

If a fire strikes in your South Greenville County home, give the experts at SERVPRO of South Greenville County a call (864) 292-3137. We will help make it "Like it never even happened."