A Turkey Fryer is an apparatus for deep frying a turkey. Fried turkey has been a long time favorite in the southern part of the United States, and has recently become popular in other parts of the country as well. These turkeys cook quickly, and many feel that fried turkeys taste quite good.

A turkey fryer consists of a stand containing a burner and a metal pot large enough to hold a turkey. The burner uses propane as a fuel source - in many cases it uses the same type of tanks and equipment as grills. The pot often includes a therometer to show the temperature of the oil. The fryer also has a spit to place the turkey on, this is placed in the pot.

Safety Issues

While a popular method of cooking, care must be taken to ensure the safety of people and property. Never use the turkey fryer under the following conditions,

• Indoors
• On any type of wooden surface.
• Under an overhang.

There is also a possibility that an overheated turkey fryer can explode. Also, if the oil ignites, it can be what one UL representative called "a vertical flame thrower. [1] (http://bbq.about.com/od/turkey/a/aa110902a.htm)" A number of homes and other buildings - such as garages - have been destroyed due to the unsafe use of a turkey fryer.

Also, a turkey fryer should never be left unattended. Children and pets should be kept away from the fryer while its in use.

External Links

• An article on turkey fryer safety from About.Com (http://bbq.about.com/od/turkey/a/aa110902a.htm)
• A deep fried turkey recpie (http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_20674,00.html)