What is the important point to be noted while deep frying a turkey to avoid fire?”
Deep-fried turkey delicious — and dangerous Fire officials warn of consequences of careless frying By HEATHER RAWLYK, Staff Writer Published 11/26/09 Deep-fried turkey has its benefits: It cooks quickly. It’s non-greasy. And it’s deliciously moist. Advertisement But getting that deep-fried bird on the Thanksgiving table today can be a dangerous task if the cook is careless. County firefighters and safety experts are urging residents to oven-roast turkeys the traditional way and leave the deep-frying to Food Network pros. Though the taste of a deep-fried turkey is sure to please the palate, officials at Underwriters Laboratories worry backyard chefs are sacrificing safety for a tasty dish. They say the increasing number of fires related to turkey fryers is a risk that outweighs the benefits of the appliance. In fact, the product safety testing service has rated deep-frying a turkey as so risky, it will not certify any turkey fryers with the UL mark, said Division Chief Michael Cox, a co
