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Al Dente
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 Posted - 10/03/2010 : 20:09:00
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I in a fix to buy a turkey fryer. I've seen several and would like some feedback on tem for those who have used them. There is the Saf-T-Cooker, The CharBroil Big Easy Oil less fryer, MasterBuilt Oil less fryer, and the Bayou Classic fryer. Any help is appreciated.
I wish I was born with two stomachs. All the best, Al. |
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papa hog
Member
USA
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Posted - 10/03/2010 : 21:32:06
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Al, I have the Bayou Classic and it has always worked great for me. No complaints.
James Davis
smokinhog@gmail.com |
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Half Fast
Member
USA
288 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2010 : 00:36:18
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My best advice is to buy the one that seems to fit your needs best. There's not a lot of difference in quality among the name brand manufacturers.
BUT, there is no such thing as OILESS FRYING. So you can scratch any with that name off your list.
Do they work, yes they do, and in some cases make some pretty good turkey ......... but it ain't fried!
Regards,
Even Half Fast BBQ is better than real fast BBQ! |
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stubba
Member
USA
680 Posts |
Posted - 10/04/2010 : 06:59:53
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| Just make sure the pot that comes with it is solid. The one I bought has a thin aluminum pot and it dents and scatches easily. |
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Purple Shadow
Member
USA
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Posted - 10/04/2010 : 07:58:25
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I have the Bayou classic. Good quality, heavy duty aluminum pot. If I were doing it over, I would look for a pot that has a drain valve on it. They are out there. Sure would make draining the oil a lot easier than dipping, or pouring, or using some cheesy pump.
Larry
Topeka, Kansas
Learnin' N Burnin'
KCBS CBJ
2 - Good-one 30-12 (both in foster care)
Good-one 30-24
Stumps Elite 6
Stumps 3 X 5 w/ warming unit (on order) |
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Al Dente
Member
USA
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Posted - 10/04/2010 : 15:57:29
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Thanks guys. Yeah, I know, kinda like Jumbo Shrimp, Oil less Frying. They use infrared to "fry" the turkey, just wondering what guys have and like or dislike. I will get a solid pot with a drain valve/spout for the after oil. The Saf-T-Cooker is 35 qts as opposed to 30 qts on most others, but... there are wires underneath the frame that holds the pot. The frame is extremely sturdy though. So, I'll look a little further at both the Saf-T-Cooker and the Bayou Classic. Thanks again, anyone have anything, feel free to chime in. All the best, Al.
I wish I was born with two stomachs. All the best, Al. |
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brasta
Member
USA
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Posted - 10/13/2010 : 17:38:53
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| Have had one from the oiless fryer and it was pretty good. Bayou Classic's warehouse is located about 10 minutes from where I work so I spend plenty of time there buying pots and pans at a great discount compared to Home Depot and Walmart. I have found nothing that compares to Bayou Classic. Like the other guy wrote a drain valve would be the only fall back against Bayou Classic. |
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ScottyF
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 11/23/2010 : 04:03:57
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I have a all stainless unit by Bayou Classic and have had good service with it.
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BILLYBONESBBQ
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USA
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Posted - 11/23/2010 : 06:24:09
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AL MIGHT WANT TO RE-THINK GREASELESS FRYING .. SOUNDS AS IF MY HOT OVEN DID SAME THING . LAST MEAR I COOKED THE BIRD IN A 400 DEGREE OVEN AND WAS AS GOOD AS ANY POT FRIED TURKEY I EVER HAD. 1 HR 40 MINUTES .. JUICY AND ALL . I DID BASTE WITH OLIVE OIL AND LIGHT SPRINKLING OF DRY RUB . NO FUSS NO MUSS NO GARAGE ON FIRE.   
locate billy in Red Keg, michigan - half way between Paradise and Hell |
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Al Dente
Member
USA
801 Posts |
Posted - 11/24/2010 : 09:17:33
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Thanks Billy, I looked into them, and the greaseless one is basically a vertical rotisserie. I'm borrowing a Bayou Classic from a buddy to deep fry it. I picked up a beautiful, free range, fresh bird, can't wait to taste it. Happy Thanksgiving!!
I wish I was born with two stomachs. All the best, Al. |
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Half Fast
Member
USA
288 Posts |
Posted - 11/26/2010 : 18:21:51
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Al, I've had an old (heavy) turkey pot that I've used for several years and an old high pressure burner. Both have served me well. Always enjoyed the final product, but hated the hassle of all the cleanup. It was always a PIA to get good clean filtered oil back in the jugs and I pined for a spigot in that old pot ever since I first saw one.
Well, low and behold, the Tuesday night before Thanksgiving, my wife came home with a 35 qt Saf T Cooker from Lowes. Man, how purty is that thing. Has a spigot too.
Funny looking pot with the top 3" about 6" wider than the rest of the pot. A three legged turkey hook, but made as part of a two handled wire rack for easier lifting instead of using just the hook/hanger.
Oh yeh, that spigot. About 1 1/2" off the bottom of the pot, all chromed and all with a screw on cap. Wow, finally don't have to dip that oil out and pour it through a funnel all the while trying to filter it clean.
With the pot sitting on the burner it's just the right height to open the spigot and let that oil drain out through a 100/120 paint strainer sitting in a funnel that's stuck in the mouth of the jug.
Of course after letting it sit overnight, most of the junk had settled to the bottom, well below the level of the spigot so most of the oil drained relatively clean to begin with. What few little bits of junk was still suspended was strained right out using that paint strainer.
Once the oil was drained down to the level of the spigot, it was easy enough to tilt the pot over a little and continue draining until all but about a coffee cup of oil was reclaimed. Obviously that little bit of draining had a little more junk in it, but again the paint strainer did it's job.
All in all, it was "stupid" easy to reclaim the oil, even easier to ease the bird down into the oil and remove it using that two handled turkey hook, and with that wider top of the pot, a lot less spatter. I immediately threw away my old battery operated oil pump/strainer today after realizing I would never again need that.
Oh yeh, the new burner assembly is pretty neat too. Well designed with a high up ring to prevent any possibly of the pot tipping over and a good working height for working with the bird in hot oil. Sturdy construction and easy assembly too.
The only down side to the whole cooker is the gas line comes with a 15 minute gas shut-off timer in it. Every fifteen minutes you get a blinking, warning light to warn you the gas is about to be shut off, you have two minutes to press the reset button to maintain the flow of gas or the flame shuts down. The manufacturer's way of limiting liability I guess by forcing folks to not leave the cooker unattended.
That 15 minute gas shut-off cannot be removed and still use the supplied gas hose and regulator since the thread sizes are different and it cannot simply be removed. I just took the whole danged thing off and installed the gas regulator, hose assembly, and oriface from one of my older burners. I obviously measured oriface size to ensure they were the same.
I'm convinced I'll fry more turkeys more often with this new cooker simply due to the ease of use and cleaning. Cost was $104 and included the pot, lid, thermometer, turkey hook w/two handles, cajun injector, sample of marinade and rub, heavy duty high pressure burner, high rressure regulator w/timer shut-off, burner rack assembly with tip-resistant upper ring, auto igniter, and instructions/recipes.
I'm usually not one to get pumped up about new gadgets, etc. But this one's worth checking out if you do a lot of turkeys.
Just an aside, but I have absolutely no involvement with Lowes, Saf T Cooker, Cajun Injections, etc. Just convinced it's a good product and willing to express my opinion. You'd be hard pressed to find a better, easier, better quality cooker than this one. Check it out and let us know what you think.
Regards,
Even Half Fast BBQ is better than real fast BBQ! |
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brasta
Member
USA
55 Posts |
Posted - 12/25/2010 : 09:09:57
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| I was in Bayou Classic last week and they now have two pots with a spigot. Guess they got the word |
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smokenjoe
Starting Member
USA
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Posted - 08/21/2011 : 23:14:12
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all have the same burners and regulaters just find one with a stainless steel pot
http://zaksmoker.com |
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mountainpitbbq
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Turks and Caicos Islnd
3216 Posts |
Posted - 12/29/2011 : 15:57:09
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Maggie got me the char broil oiless unit for Christmas Looks very well made, and I put it together today. Will report back once I hook a propane tank up to it and cook something in it.
-Dave Putnam Valley NY Peoria Custom Cooker Backyard 24x48 w/ firebox grill NEBS member KCBS certified bbq judge |
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mountainpitbbq
Member
Turks and Caicos Islnd
3216 Posts |
Posted - 07/29/2012 : 18:07:33
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Well, after 7 months and a few days, I finally hooked up a propane tank to it and gave it a go. Cooked a close to 5# chicken on it, and have to say it worked great! Nice evenly browned crispy skin, moist meat (including the breast ) all in all, no complaints whatsoever
-Dave Putnam Valley NY Peoria Custom Cooker Backyard 24x48 w/ firebox grill NEBS member KCBS certified bbq judge |
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