Safety Tips for Deep Frying Your Turkey This Holiday Season

12/18/2019 (Permalink)

Better safe then sorry!

Turkey has always been an essential part of holiday meals, and the trend of using a deep fryer has gotten very popular. A deep-fried turkey may give a home chef a new way to enjoy the bird, but there are very serious safety measures that should be followed when cooking to avoid fire-related injury.

First, the deep fryer should always be placed on a level surface and if frying outdoors, placed away from trees, garages and other structures. A deep fryer that is not operating properly can start fires that could become worse when exposed to flammable objects. It is also far too common for the instruction manual to be left behind, especially when the user is familiar with the method of cooking, but it still should be available and referenced before use. Furthermore, make sure to never put a frozen turkey in a deep fryer as this will cause flare-ups; always make sure the turkey is completely thawed when placed in the oil. Additionally, make sure that when the fryer is operational, it is being monitored by an adult to watch for any flareups or other dangerous factors. Lastly, always keep children and pets away from the fryer when it is in use. A child may cause an accident with the fryer or be hurt by the fryer because they cannot recognize the potential dangers.

SERVPRO of Plymouth/ Wareham wishes you and your family a very happy holiday, and also a prosperous New Year!