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1/30/2012

Char-Broil The Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey Fryer Review

Char-Broil The Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey Fryer
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I have never owned or used a turkey frier. I am very safety minded and the thought of all that peanut oil at a high temperature and the open flame, well I just cant bring myself to buy one. I did, however purchase the Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey Fryer. So far in three weeks I have cooked three turkeys. Since I have never used a real deep fat turkey frier, the operational part of my review of the product is a bit one-sided. I can say that of all the appliances that have more than 2 moving parts, the ease of operation of the Big Easy is just that. Big and easy. The three turkeys I have cooked in the cooker were just under 12 pounds. The first was rubbed with olive oil, it was delicous and moist but a bit dark on the outside. The subsequent 2 were rubbed with peanut oil and had a better complection, but were just as moist and flavourful. I did experience a bit of overcooking of the drumsticks and wings. I believe that this could be cured by sheilding them with some aluminium foil (that will be my next experiment). I have yet to cook anything but turkeys, when I do though, I will make an addendum to this review. All in all, I am pleased with the product and highly praise its ease of use and safety in producing a nice fried turkey. My son is a proffesional Chef and agrees that my terminology is correct, oil has been used and as he states, "technically Dad, it is fried, but not deep fat fried" Thats ok by me.

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The Char-Broil Big Easy oil-less infared turkey fryer represents the next step forward in utilizing infared style cooking. This patented technology takes the mess and hassle out of cooking a perfect turkey (up to 16 lbs.) or other large cut of meat (chickens, pork tenderloings, or beef roasts). With no hot cooking oil to purchase, splatter, or dispose of, the Char-Broil Big Easy is the delcious, safe and easy alternative to oil-fried turkey. Cooking is done inside a double-wall cylindrical cooking chamber, powered by a fullly enclosed propane burner. Char Broil's patented Heat Wave infard technology delivers juicy, crisp, flavorful results every time. Your favorite marinades can be injected and even dry rubs and sauces can be used for added flavor.

Safe

Thanksgiving just got a whole lot easier and healthier for those who love the juicy taste of fried turkey but hate the safety, cost and hassle issues related to cooking with oil. Because it’s oil-less, The Big Easy eliminates the dangers long associated with the incorrect and unsupervised use of deep fryers. Cooking occurs inside The Big Easy’s cylindrical, double-walled heating chamber, powered by a fully enclosed propane burner. The turkey or other meat is placed inside a drop-in basket that is lowered into the chamber and cooked with evenly distributed Infrared radiant heat.

We love the juicy and distinctive taste of fried turkey, but many of us have become increasingly wary of the fire dangers associated with deep fryers - and for good reason. In fact, firefighters and consumer product safety experts warn that unattended or improperly used turkey fryers can cause devastating house or deck fires. Cooking oil is combustible; therefore, if it is heated beyond its cooking temperature, then its vapors can ignite. In fact, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission noted "the majority of reported incidents occurred while the oil was being heated, prior to adding the turkey."The Big Easy offers the perfect safe and healthy solution-great fried turkey taste without the oil.

Easy

Those who have fried a turkey using a traditional deep-fryer can testify that it is a labor-intensive process. Finding a safe location, buying oil, pre-heating the oil, cleaning up the mess and properly disposing of the used oil is inconvenient and time consuming.

Beyond being a "labor of love" for your family and friends, cooking with a traditional turkey fryer is also expensive proposition. That juicy, mouthwatering, crispy skinned result can put a significant dent in your wallet especially when it comes to buying the oil. Frying with peanut oil usually costs between $35-$40 per use. In addition to the cost, there is the problem of what to do with 3 to 4 gallons of peanut oil when the feast is over. Then the fun begins. Simply getting 3.5 to 4 gallons of used oil from a 26 to 30 quart pot back into a container or several containers is not a simple task. Then figuring out how and where to properly recycle the oil in your community is often a challenge.

The Char-Broil Big Easy eliminates all oil-related issues by simply eliminating the oil, allowing the backyard chef to spend less money and more time savoring the best turkey they have ever tasted. No more oil to buy and pre-heat. No more trying to figure out a safe, easy and environmentally friendly way to dispose of 3 to 4 gallons of used oil. Enjoy the convenience and savor the taste!

Specifications:

• 18,000 BTU burner • Requires propane tank • Outdoor use only • Packaged weight: 35 lbs. • Product weight: 30 lbs. • Assembled size: 21.1"L x 21.1"W x 24.5"H • Carton Size: 17.52" L x 17.52" W x 20.9" H

What's in the box: cooker, cooking basket, basket lifter, meat thermometer, quick start cooking guide, cool touch handles, rotary ignition, and easy use grease tray.


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Masterbuilt 20100809 Butterball Oil-Free Electric Turkey Fryer and Roaster Review

Masterbuilt 20100809 Butterball Oil-Free Electric Turkey Fryer and Roaster
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The electric turkey fryer is a good choice if you don't want the mess or hazards of using oil for deep frying. For the money it does an okay job of doing nothing more than cooking your turkey and collecting the drippings. All in all, only buy this product if you want to make room in your oven or grill to cook somthing else at the same time. One good thing about this fryer though is the wood chip tray for smoking. It seems to impart good smoke into the meat. Perhaps this fryer will work better as a low temp smoker. Will try that next. So, in short, if you are looking for that deep fried crispiness and look...this won't give you that.

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Butterball's Oil Free Fryer/Roaster is one of the best performing, most convenient turkey fryers we've ever invented. A healthier, more convenient alternative to frying with oil, this Electric Turkey Fryer and Roaster offers foolproof operation and delicious results, whether gathering the family for Thanksgiving dinner, pot-lucking with friends and neighbors, or simply making a variety of meals to freeze for later.

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11/08/2011

King Kooker 1205 12-Inch Propane Outdoor Cooker Set with Fry Pan Review

King Kooker 1205 12-Inch Propane Outdoor Cooker Set with Fry Pan
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I retired my turkey fryer after the last tailgate season. It was costing me almost $25 in peanut oil every time I used it to fry our regular tailgate food (pizza rolls, wings, tenders, fries, etc.). I only used it for turkeys once a year on special occasions.
Anyway I got this as a replacement. It's definitely cut down on my oil costs a lot and I'm still able to get plenty of food cooked in here. My only real problem so far has been that it's tough to reduce the heat w/o losing the flame completely since I can't see the flame through the guard. So I keep it on and the oil gets a little too hot if I don't pay close attention. I don't mind too much though since the guard seems to be letting me light the flame a little easier on the coast of Lake Erie than I could with my previous fryer.

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Cook in the great outdoors with this cooker set from King Kooker.From frying the day's catch to boiling peanuts, you can cook up just about anything at the campsite, on the patio, or at the tailgate after the game.This portable propane outdoor cooker makes it easy to prepare a wide variety of your favorite fried and boiled foods.With an aluminum fry pan and punched aluminum basket, the cooker is equipped with a 54,000 Btu cast burner. A flame-protective wind guard keeps temperatures steady when cooking in the great outdoors. A recessed top ring and a large bottom ring ensure extra safety and stability. A 12-inch burner rests on a solidly welded frame offering plenty of support under the heavy duty 10-quart aluminum fry pan. The purchase includes a UL listed liquid propane hose and regulator with Type-1 connection.The punched aluminum basket nestles into the fry pan and features a heat resistant handle. A deep fry thermometer makes it easy to monitor temperatures. The purchase also includes an easy-to-follow instruction booklet, which even has recipes to explore with this handy outdoor cooker set.
Backed by a limited one-year manufacturer warranty, the purchase is as much a cooking school as it is a cooking product. The King Kooker instruction/recipe booklet includes assembly instructions, use and care tips, and applicable tips for deep fried turkey, injecting techniques, as well as recipes that can be used with a King Kooker's wide variety of pots and cook sets, such as preparation steps for boiled, steamed and blackened seafood, Dutch Oven Jambalaya, fried chicken, onion rings, mushrooms, wings, and more.

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10/14/2011

Char-Broil 10101480/08101480 The Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey Fryer Review

Char-Broil 10101480/08101480 The Big Easy Oil-Less Infrared Turkey Fryer
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We have been "Deep Frying" turkeys in oil for nearly two decades and I must say that the "Big Easy" is an AWESOME piece of equipment!
We received a call from a friend in Cajun country and he told us that we should buy the Big Easy. We bought it from Amazon back in Feb 2008. We did not use the fryer until yesterday, for Thanksgiving. We were shocked! It was easy to use and there is hardly anything to clean up . If you follow the directions, you will not go wrong. Before we used the fryer, I went to the Charbroil site and read the tips and updated information concerning the fryer.
You only have to do this the first time you use the fryer:
1. After you put the fryer together, DO NOT put anything in the fryer other than the basket and turn on the fryer for 15 minutes.
2. After the fryer has cooled, spray Pam in the fryer, place the basket in the fryer and turn on the fryer for 10 mins.
3. After the fryer has cooled, put some olive or peanut oil on a paper towel and rub the oil on the basket. Place your season turkey in the basket and turn on the fryer. Make sure the turkey legs are pointing down or resting in the bottom of the basket and keep the metal brace that keeps the turkey legs together intact.
** Each time the fryer is used, repeat step three (Oiling the basket).** Tip:
If you cover the turkey with olive oil, the turkey will darken so if you like the blacken turkey or dark turkey, coat the turkey with oil. Do not put oil on the wing tips because the tip will burn quicker. If you use olive oil, do not place the cover on the fryer and in fact you really don't need to put the lid on at all. I did not put oil on the back of the turkey just to compare the color of the turkey. You don't need to put oil on the turkey because the turkey will have a pretty brown color without the oil.
Pull the skin back from the breast, place the season under the skin (Dried & Fresh), garlic, onion, etc use your imagination. Pull the skin back in place and season the inside of the turkey. While the turkey is in the basket, I placed half a lemon in the top of the turkey along with fresh rosemary, mint etc.
The garlic did not get mushy as it retained its shape but it was easy to smash. I smashed it with two fingers, placed it on top of the turkey and ate it. It was heavenly! The lemon came out juicy so I squeezed the lemon on the turkey. It was good! The lemon nor the spices did not over power the turkey as it gave a good flavor. The next time I think I will juice the lemon, puree the seasons and rub the turkey inside and out as well as place more whole garlic cloves in the turkey. The season does not burn.
On Thanksgiving, we fried two turkeys, one with oil and one with the Big Easy. The skin was crisp as you cannot tell the difference between the oil fried turkey and the Big Easy turkey. In fact, the white meat held more moisture than the deep fried turkey. We compared the two and the Big Easy won hands down. The Big Easy is healthier than the oil fried turkey. The juice pan collected the drippings, we chilled the drippings, removed the fat so it can be frozen in cubes for a later day. The turkey did not stick to the basket. When you purchase the Big Easy, the savings from not having to buy peanut oil is something that you do not have to buy.
Charbroil has accessories for the Big Easy at their website. I recommend the Big Easy and FOLLOW the direction!


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The Char-Broil Big Easy oil-less infrared turkey fryer represents the next step forward in utilizing infrared style cooking. This patented technology takes the mess and hassle out of cooking a perfect turkey (up to 16 lbs.) or other large cut of meat (chickens, pork tenderloins, or beef roasts). With no hot cooking oil to purchase, splatter, or dispose of, the Char-Broil Big Easy is the delicious, safe and easy alternative to oil-fried turkey. Cooking is done inside a double-wall cylindrical cooking chamber, powered by a fully enclosed propane burner. Char Broil's patented Heat Wave infrared technology delivers juicy, crisp, flavorful results every time. Your favorite marinades can be injected and even dry rubs and sauces can be used for added flavor.

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5/23/2011

Bayou Classic B159, Outdoor Fish Cooker with Cast Iron Fry Pot Review

Bayou Classic B159, Outdoor Fish Cooker with Cast Iron Fry Pot
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Great burner no more deep knee bends for me !!!!Love the cast iron pot. The only thing is you must season it. So just remember you need to do this before you use it.

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Bayou Classic's Outdoor Fish Cooker is the SPORTSMAN'S CHOICE!Each component is designed for Strength, Function and Safety.This 21" tall welded steel frame has complete windscreen protection.The 8.5-Qt. Cast Iron Fry Pot comes with a Dutch Oven Lid and Perforated Aluminum Basket.Included is a High Pressure Burner with a 29" LPG Rubber Hose and 10 PSI Regulator.Use for camping, rv's, tailgating, and backyard parties.And just because we call it a FISH COOKER ... don't be fooled!Fry chicken, hushpuppies and french fries.Cook jambalaya, gumbo and chili.

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