How to Deep-Fry a Turkey Without Killing Yourself
Disclaimer: Deep-frying a turkey is an inherently dangerous undertaking. While there are plenty of precautions that can be taken to minimize the risk, there's no way to heat up gallons of oil to 350°F (177°C) using a big propane burner, lower a turkey into it, and be guaranteed not to hurt yourself or others. Just a few critical points: · Children and pets should be nowhere near a deep-frying setup. There shouldn't be even the remotest chance that they'll get anywhere close to it. · You should read and follow all the manufacturer's instructions and warnings included with your deep fryer, and follow those instructions in all instances in which they deviate from what I've written here. · Never use an outdoor frying setup indoors, or in any enclosed or covered space, and never use an indoor fryer outdoors. · If it’s cold, plan on being outside in the cold for a couple of hours: