Frying a Turkey this Thanksgiving? Please read these tips!

10/29/2019 (Permalink)

Everyone loves to enjoy Turkey on Thanksgiving, but what's your style? At SERVPRO of La Jolla, we love to share celebrations at work, as well as home, so we will be preparing a delicious meal to share. One of the main entrees will be Fried Turkey and its very important to be safe while doing so. The following are tips to safely fry a turkey.

- Always make sure the fryer is attended. 

- Kids and Pets should never be close. Please keep them away from the fryer at all times.

- Protect your eyes and hands! Wear protective gloves and eyewear.

- Never fry a frozen turkey! Please make sure it is completely defrosted before placing it in the hot oil.

- Always select a place far from trees or structures.

- Do not overfill fryer.

- Never operate fryers in the rain or snow.

- Make sure fryer cools overnight before safely disposing of the oil.

Have a fun and safe Thanksgiving!