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Turkey Fryer Equipment and Accessories

Posted on 23 October 2009

Deep Frying turkey in peanut oil has long replaced the oven-roasted variety at our house. If you haven’t tasted a deep fried turkey yet, then you are really missing out. Turkey fryers seal in the moisture and gives the turkey a delicious golden crispy, crust.

If you have a grill, you need a turkey fryer too. Frying turkey has become a standard during the holidays for backyard chefs. But besides the holidays turkey fryers are easy to transport and can be used at BBQs and are perfect for fish frys. Bring it to work and treat the employees to an occasional treat. Fire up the turkey fryer in the morning for delicious deep fried cajun turkey at lunch.

These turkey fryer accessories will help provide a safe and fun experience for your turkey frying occasion. If you don’t have your own turkey fryer yet,http://www.shopperschoice.com is a great place to do some research to find what best suits your needs.

Marinade Injector

Normal marinade soaking techniques penetrate 1/4″ into meat at most, which is fines for steaks and chops. For larger pieces of meat such as whole turkeys and roasts, marinade injectors are used to inject marinade directly into meat. This not only adds flavor to the meat but also keeps the meat juicy and tender. If you use prepared marinade such as Tony Chachere’s, it usually comes with a disposable plastic injector. But for the serious chef, there are lots of high quality marinade injectors to choose from. A well made, sturdy injector will last for many years.

Original Cajun Injector

This is the one that started it all. Our original Cajun Injector comes with a specially-patented needle with holes to deliver marinade evenly throughout the meat. Injects 1/2 ounce of marinade.

Cajun Injector Signature Series 6 Inch Injector

This injector is a great upgrade for the serious backyard gourmet in your house. It’s made from nickel-plated brass. The6 inch signature series injector holds 2 oz. of marinade. Three-ring handle makes it easy to fill and inject with one hand.

Meat Thermometer

The most accurate way to tell if your turkey is done is to use a meat thermometer. The recommended internal temperature is 180F-190F. Take the reading by inserting the stem deep into the breast or thigh.

There are many types of meat thermometers available from the simple “steak button”, to wireless, digital models. The pocket dial type is inexpensive quick easy and accurate. I like this remote Weber system to stay clear of the oil when checking the temperature of the meat.

Robinair Pocket Dial Thermometer - 1 Inch Dial Face, 0-220F

Robinair Pocket Dial Thermometer – 1 Inch Face
Includes pocket clip carrying case for protection and easy access Feature easy to read dial face

Weber Digital BBQ Thermometer
Using the latest technology, this digital thermometer offers a remote system for checking the temperature of your food so you can stay clear of the heat. Simply place the meat probe into the food and select the doneness setting you prefer.

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Injectable Marinade

Injectable marinades are basically the same as regular marinade except the ingredients are finer, so as to pass through the needle of the injector without clogging. Unlike marinade soaking methods that only penetrate about inch into meat surfaces, marinade injection pushes the flavor deep inside the meat.

Tony Chachere’s Creole Butter Marinade
My personal favorite. Not too spicy and not too dull. This Creole Style butter marinade will keep even the roasted turkey haters coming back for more.

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Rub Seasoning

Rubs and seasonings are used to flavor the outside skin of the turkey. Much of the rub gets washed away in the frying process, so sprinkle a good amount on the skin and allow to sit for awhile before frying.

Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning
An extraordinary blend of flavorful spices prized by cooks everywhere. Sprinkle this seasoning on the outside of the turkey before deep frying to experience a delicious treat.

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Cooking Oil Pump

Frying Turkeys is fun, but that fun quickly turns to work when it is time to clean up. I used to use a funnel and some luck trying to transfer the contents of the oil back into the container. I found this pump online a few years ago and it has saved many cuss words from being spoken. Transferring oil with a pump is not only faster, but can be done without spilling a drop. One warning: Let the oil cool first. I literally melted my first pump.

Eastman Outdoors Battery Powered Cooking Oil Pump
Outdoor cooking-oil pump makes it easy to transfer oil from pot to storage container to save and reuse cooking oil. Filter captures food residue and leaves remaining oil free from impurities
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BBQ Lighter or Matches

You’ll want long matches or lighter when lighting any type of outdoor cooker. You can find expensive, refillable stainless steel torch type BBQ lighters, but honestly a disposable style lighter is less expensive, less hassle and works just as well.

Lighter – BiC Surestart
Aim-n-Flame Disposable Multipurpose lighter. Perfect for lighting grills. Comes with handy retractable hook for storage.
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Fire Extinguisher

A fire extinguisher should be handy when operating any outdoor cooker in the event that a mishap occurs. Find one that is specially suited for oil or grease fires.

Never use water on an oil fire as it could cause the hot oil to explode and spread the fire even further.

Shield Fire Protection Kitchen Guard
The innovative Shield Fire Protection Kitchen Guard Wet Chemical Fire Suppressant quickly and safely extinguishes cooking oil and grease fires. The instant-action spray ensures that oil does not splash, immediately stifles the spread of flames, and prevents fires from reigniting.
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