On 12/1/2010 10:54 AM, mike wrote:

>
> Things to remember:
>
> -Never use anything but a fully thawed bird that is dry. A frozen
> bird will cause an oil explosion and very large fire
>
> -Never overheat the oil, it will catch on fire
>
> -Put the damn garden hose away, it won't put out a fire, and will make
> it much worse
>
> -Stay clear of buildings, trees, or anything else you don't want to
> see go up in flames
>
> -Lower the bird into the oil very slowely and be ready to lift it out
> some if the oil comes anywhere near bubbling over
>
> -Once it is in the oil, maintain the proper oil temp with a long
> thermometer
>
> That said, I have done about a dozen birds and never had a problem,
> but I also tend to the paranoid side of safety when cooking one.


Good things to remember. Sometimes being paranoid is a good thing....

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