Just Bought A Deep Fryer...

Slip we DEFINITELY found out about lowering the turkey thing the hard way.;) I thought 10-15 secs would be plenty.....WRONG!!!...... :wtf:

The book I have says to strain the oil because of the crap in it (like you mentioned) and to refrigerate it between usings. They actually said I should treat the oil (after use and for storage issues) as a "meat product." Does this sound right to everyone? And when you guys DO really get rid of the oil....what do you do with it? It's not like motor oil or something is it????

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Originally Posted by Weedhound

Slip we DEFINITELY found out about lowering the turkey thing the hard way.;) I thought 10-15 secs would be plenty.....WRONG!!!...... :wtf:

The book I have says to strain the oil because of the crap in it (like you mentioned) and to refrigerate it between usings. They actually said I should treat the oil (after use and for storage issues) as a "meat product." Does this sound right to everyone? And when you guys DO really get rid of the oil....what do you do with it? It's not like motor oil or something is it????

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lol... no..

just put it in a container and put that container in the trashbag right before you drag it out to thhe curb or w/e. or if you got a buttload of it call up a resturant and ask them if they take old used cooking oil for recycling...

never heard of refregerating it, but you are definatley supposed to keep it cool (70 or lower?)

fi you're just gonna strain it, i'd suggest finding a way to incorperate using either a coffee filter or cheese cloth or something (unless you have a strainer with very small mesh)

also, make sure you let the oil sit awhile before straining it so all the sludge floats to the bottom, and leave an inch or two of oil in the bottom (don't try to strain it all) just throw the left overs away.

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Originally Posted by Weedhound

French fries are SOOOO....90's. :D What I'm specifically thinking of some easy side dishes that you can pop into the oil after the turkey comes out (and before you turn the oil off...) and is quick and simple I LOVE potatoes and onions....anything with those rocks...but also veggies....deep fried veggies????

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well refer to my last recipe <.< sounds right up your alley lol, and yeah, you can fry alot of veggies... you should definately try some okra..

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Recycle cooking oil

err... maybe there might be an issue withd umping it in the trash, but it's what i always do with it anyways... not like it's toxic, and i'm sure there's alot worse things that could drip into our water from a landfill other then used cooking oil :D

Yeah....makes you think about ANYTHING you get rid of these days....which is as it should be. :) Thanks for the link. ;)

Ablondigas de baccalao- or however you spell it- I can't speak Portugese...

1 box salt cod, soaked overnight in a couple changes of cold fresh water, then simmered in another change of water 15 minutes, drained, and flaked
1 medium onion, shredded
2 potatoes, peeled, cooked, and smashed
2 cloves garlic, peeled, cooked along with the potatoes, and mashed wiht them
2 eggs
Mash all the above ingredients together, season with:
pinch saffron
white pepper
plenty of parsley

blend but leave some texture to the batter.
If it is too thin, add some bread crumbs until it is stiffer.

Scoop into your hot oil and allow to fry until golden brown, drain on paper towels, and serve REALLY hot with this dip:
1/2 c unflavored yoghurt - full fat is best- or sour cream if you don't 'do' yoghurt
red bell and chipotle peppers to taste
1 tbsp lemon juice
pinch sugar
pinch salt
I think there's something else in there too but I forgot. Oh maybe garlic. But there's enough in the fritters.

Slip, those peppers are the shit probably my favorite food. Must try even if you don't like peppers. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Weedhound

That's what we bought....the big turkey fryer thing. DELICIOUS turkey. :thumbsup:

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Are you looking for recipes for a countertop deep fryer or are you going to use one of those big propane powered fryers to cook in or do you have both? You could be pumping out a lot of french fries and mozzerella sticks if you are using a propane powered turky fryer but that would be hell to use inside! ;)

I'm confused now......

It's a propane powered thing FBR....30qt. You do have to use it outside. We figured if we got it out and heated it....why not make a bunch of stuff at once since the oil is there and ready to go. If it were inside it would be on a stove.....and I can't handle a stove....that's ACTUAL cooking.....:wtf: :D