A warning for the holiday: turkey fryers can mean turkey fires.
On Monday, Broward Fire Rescue demonstrated the right and the wrong way to deep-fry a turkey -- a method that's become more popular in recent years. But if it's done incorrectly, a flash grease fire can ignite and cause severe injury. According to experts, people are severely burned each year while frying their holiday birds. During the Broward Fire Rescue test on Monday, a turkey fryer erupted in flames just seconds after grease spilled over. Firefighters said that even if you successfully and safely cook the turkey, you should remember that the oil can stay very hot for a long time after you turn off the fire. Safe Frying Tips: 1. Make sure the turkey is completely thawed. Frozen birds can cause oil to splatter. 2. Don't use an extra-large bird -- 14 pounds and under is preferable. 3. Fill the fryer with water until the turkey is completely covered. 4. Take the bird out and mark the water level. Remove the water. 5. Add oil up to watermark. This ensures that oil will not spill up over the sides of the pot when you drop in the turkey. 6. Never leave the fryer unattended while cooking. Related Stories:
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