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Deep Frying Your Turkey the Safe Way

Video to Demonstrate the Do's and Do Not's

By VickiW
Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Big Bear City, CA — Big Bear City Fire Department wants everyone to have a safe holiday season, especially when deep frying a turkey. Fire crews recently went to task to demonstrate how to properly deep fry a turkey, along with a dramatic video on what not to do!

Please go to http://www.bigbearcityfire.org and click on the "Useful Information" tab to view the turkey frying demonstration video.

(Photo by BBCFD.)

Those wanting to deep fry their turkey's should follow manufacture instructions carefully for measuring oil, oil temperatures, turkey handling, etc. In the video, you will see the correct and safe way to cook that turkey in a deep fryer. After the demonstration of the correct way, two more turkeys that are not properly prepared are lowered into oil.

The Big Bear City Fire Department wants you to stay safe to enjoy your holiday season! Fire Crews demonstrate the right way and the wrong way to deep fry a turkey in an informational video. This is the wrong way. (Photo by BBCFD.)

The most crucial safety tips are:

• Be sure to place fryer on non-combustible surface. Do not put fryer on decks, around trees, etc.
• All deep frying should be done outside.
• Turkey's must be completely defrosted and patted dry, free from all water.

If a fire does occur:

• Call 9-1-1 immediately.
• Use a fire extinguisher to put out any fire.
• DO NOT USE WATER to extinguish fire.

If you have any questions regarding frying your turkey, please contact the Big Bear City Fire Department.

Turkey frying demonstration video.