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What happens when you put a frozen turkey in hot grease?

What happens when you put a frozen turkey in hot grease?

So, when the ice from a frozen turkey meets a vat of hot oil, it instantly changes to steam and expands to 1,700 times its original volume. This can cause the oil to bubble over and if an oil particle makes contact with a flame — boom — you’re in trouble.

Can you put frozen food in hot oil?

We recommend frying frozen when possible, but it’s imperative that you shake off any large or excessive ice buildup off of the frozen product prior to putting it in the hot oil. What happens when that ice hits the hot oil? It has no choice but to rapidly expand, causing an explosion of hot grease and water.

Can you fry a turkey that has been frozen?

Yes, cooking a turkey from frozen or partially frozen is totally safe and is even USDA-approved. Oven-roasting is the only truly safe way to cook a frozen turkey. Do NOT deep-fry or grill a frozen turkey. Also, it’s best to cook the stuffing separately.

What happens when you drop a frozen turkey in a deep fryer?

The department warned the public to always fully thaw the turkey beforehand, as a partially frozen turkey will cause hot oil to splatter, and never deep-fry indoors. Turkey fryers can easily overheat and start a fire, according to U.S. Fire Administration.

What happens when you put a frozen turkey in the oil?

This is a problem, even for a turkey being lowered slowly and steadily into the oil exactly as before. The instant the turkey hits the oil, the solid ice has to begin melting before it can become water.

What happens if you put a frozen turkey in a hot bath?

If you have a frozen turkey and begin lowering that turkey into a very hot bath of oil, here’s what’s going to happen. The ice that first touches the oil will begin to melt, then that water will rapidly heat and begin to boil, all near the oil’s surface, and then the steam will rapidly rise.

What should the temperature be for deep frying a frozen turkey?

If your turkey is completely thawed, you should be able to immerse it slowly into the hot oil without too much trouble. The instant the turkey hits the oil, the water content of the turkey will begin to boil, as a typical oil’s temperature of 350 °F (175 °C) is well above the temperature at which water boils.

What’s the best way to cook a frozen turkey?

There are numerous ways to try and salvage a frozen turkey: thawing it in very cold, continuously-changed water; defrosting it in the microwave (if your turkey somehow fits in there); or cooking it for an extra long time at a significantly lower-than-normal temperature in the oven.