walmart and amazon both have free shipping on that turkey fryer, as do several other companies. I'm not sure why you'd need to pay for shipping when so many other places sell the same fryer
I have had mine for two years now. I use it for Turkeys and regular frying. It fills the house with a wonderful aroma while cooking. Only draw back is cleaning and changing the oil. But I really love it!!!
Interesting fact: Out of all my Thanksgiving videos the top two most watched this year was BUTTERBALL XL DEEP FRYER and HOW TO DEEP FRY A TURKEY. I guess deep frying is the way to go. I say it's the best way I've ever tried. Butterball Indoor Turkey Fryer - Product Review
That turkey looks sooooo good. Nice and golden. I guess you can fry a whole chicken too. Thanks for the vid and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!!!
No lie I watch your video every year for Thanksgiving since I got my fryer because I forget the tips and minutes..so thank you for this review its saves me every year 😆
Great Video... Thanks... Several years ago I purchased an electric turkey fryer from Wal-Mart. It was one of the Butter Ball Fryers that they sell. I got it for about $ 60.00. The turkeys I fried were about 12lbs. I did not need the larger fryer, the one that world fry the 12-13lb fryer was plenty big. I used the mix of Canola Oil and Peanut oil from Sam's Club. I have fried two turkeys with the same oil. They say you can use it up to 5 times before disposing it. make sure the oil is cold and put it into the original container. Also before storing the oil be sure to strain the oil. I used a big tea strainer with a funnel. That took all of the little stuff out of the oil. One good thing about the electric fryer is that you just set the cooking temp and forget it. You don't have to worry about propane. The fried turkey looked so good frying I decided to cut up 3 large potatoes and make a batch of french fries ! YUM YUM.. they were crispy and delicious.
The cord is short because the electric fryer draws so much energy. A longer cord causes resistance and will heat up. Causing a fire hazard or short out. The same reason you shouldn't use an extension cord. Length causes resistance and the coupling of the two cords increase heat and resistance as well.
K9Trupper is right about the cord. You can always you an appliance extension cord. They are made with a heavier gauge wire and plugs. Just make sure to match the amperage of the extension cord to the amperage of the appliance you are using. They sell them at The HomeDepot, Lowes and other hardware stores.
The short cord is a safety device. It's made so people or pets can't trip over it and spill oil. The magnetic connection is also on there for the same reason. That's why they don't want you putting an extension cord on it
My friend and I agreed to fry the turkey this year. I bought this and we're going to do this. I'm so excited. So much easier and then the oven is free for other dishes. Also, I feel you could fry lots of things in this.
Good show Jack! I have been using the original Butterball Indoor Turkey Fryer for 5 years now without any failure by the product. I have deep fried many chickens, turkeys and catfish for large parties and family gatherings. everyone loves the food from this product. We have thoroughly enjoyed it. Cleaning is very easy as well. It's a win win product. Your demonstration was great. Thanks
OH MY GOD! I am just seeing this product for the first time and I am freaking out. No more deep frying outside on freezing days. You have now got me running to get one. Great vid. Thanks
it all depends on where the fryer is. If you have a lower counter it should be easier. I unfortunately had to cook in that area of my kitchen. It was 19.78 lbs and took a little effort lowering in slowly.
the reason for the short cord is because of the AMPs that the electric element draws. It will make the cord hot, and if it were longer, it would melt. You CAN use an extension cord, but it MUST be a very thick one (larger gauge) to match the distance. Never use longer then you need, and use as big as you can get.... and monitor the cord for excess heat.
I just got this exact unit at a garage sale the other day it was never used the lady got it years ago for a gift and forgot about it and she sold it to me for 15 dollars it was still in the box like it came from tge factory what a steal I can't wait to use this in a couple of weeks for Thanksgiving .
This video is FANTASTIC! Thank you Jack. I've seen other videos with folks demoing that it's a wonder they didn't burn down their house. Low and slow putting it into the oil- GREAT ADVICE. Thank you for such an informative product review!
How much oil did it take to fry the turkey? Was emptying it as easy as you thought it would be? Were you actually able to reuse the oil or was it a one time use only?
It only uses 2.5 gallons. Yes, emptying it was a breeze. I put the oil container on a chair and set it under the spout. I let it drip in and at the end I tipped the whole thing to get the last few drops of oil out. It cleans easy but takes about 15 minutes to do it all.
Thanks...neighbor had this Fryer and told me/let me use it. I will try it out tomorrow. Seemed very straight forward. I did find out simple tips of letting the bird warm up for 1/2-1 hour and make sure it's patted dry and lowering it Slowly. Dry bird the last two years and the time is so variable. counting on this working well. NOte: These are on sale for like 110 bucks around my area. Thanks for the vid.
I own the newer version and freaking love it! I first used it last Thanksgiving, but have used it several times since. I took it to my lake house and had a huge fish fry with it and it did amazing! It's the lazy man's propane fryer. No need to watch temps, and you can use it anywhere!
They redesigned this fryer. I have the newer style. The biggest change is when you remove the heating element and control, behind it is the drain now. The lid is now a solid piece of stainless and gone are the vents and useless window. Otherwise the unit is unchanged. The KEY is to dry the bird thoroughly and make sure it's close to room temp before submerging it into the oil. I also tip it slightly when removing it to get the oil out of the cavity of the bird.
The one thing I really like is when you fry chicken normally you dip in egg then dip in flour. With this turkey you fry it without all the dipping which gets your fingers all messed up with sticky flour. Great review!! I have never tried fried turkey but I am sure I would just love this!!!
I have the same one! Except, I bought mine a few years back and it has a couple of features you're doesn't. The lid on mine has a hinge in the middle that lets the lid fold up and my basket is mesh instead of a solid basket with holes. I measured my cord on mine and it's 4ft, yours looks like it's only 3ft? Either way, I LOVE my fryer. I'm glad you like yours!
I've had one of these for years and I love it! Got mine for 89.00 at Home Depot. Plus I use it for chicken and batches of veggie fries. Unless you have a large family u don't need the XL size.
Great video. Make sure you purchase the warranty. Ours had a smell that gave us a headache while cooking. We had to go to the basement while Hubby cooked it. Something was wrong that it gave off this horrible fume. Couldn't take it back because no warranty.
Yum! Typically we use the propane and hot peanut oil to cook outside. Usually causes a big mess and is damn dangerous. We have been looking to get one of these for a while and finally just picked one up. Any tips to frying it up besides what you show in this video that we can use in our test?
Hi Jack We love your show, that would be myself and my 8yr old daughter and my 9yr old grandson who lives with me. My question is now that you have tried the deep fry turkey and also cooking the turkey covered with parchment paper, which way do you prefer? It seems to me both ways your turkey turned out great, very moist. Keep the videos coming, you do a great job!
I have the smaller version of this fryer. Love it. I like to cook a whole turkey breast that I first inject with a marinade. Not greasy and very moist. And of course, this electric fryer is much safer then the outdoor propane-fired fryers. Even if the cord was a foot longer, that would help. I have used a heavy-duty appliance extension cord with mine and had no problems. I keep the cord up and out of the way so there is no chance of it getting in the way.
I have a Deep Fryer for just chips and such. It has the same magnetic clip, and the removable elements. It's a really nice feature. I do wish that I had the drain on my fryer though. That has to be one of the best ideas I have seen on a consumer device yet.
I've asked a few different maintenance guys at various places i've worked at. the reason they recommend not to use an extension cord is because a lot of people don't have a high enough rated extension cord for stuff like that: for a tv, or a radio, something like that would be fine, but you're using a significantly higher wattage. go to your local hardware store, and ask one of the folks there for the highest power cord rating they have. That'll be able to handle the current your machine needs. it'll probably be more than you think it should be though. the 15' i bought was something like 50 bucks, but there's a lot of copper in it, so it really does make it worth it. any complaints about it since the filming?
Hi Jack, I have the same deep fryer as you, and I followed your instructions for deep frying my turkey. The joints and some parts of the turkey were still raw, and it came out dry. Tasty, but dry. I put it in the oven to get the turkey fully cooked. Everyone enjoyed it, however, I knew it should have been better. This coming Feb, we are going to do it again, do you have any suggestions about what I can do better. Thanks Big Nosh!
Pretty sure they say no ext cord is so people don't grab a 16 gauge wire ext cord for a lamp. Get a12 gauge wire, 3 prong cord rated at 15 amps. 12 or 14 gauge wire is the same used to wire the electrical outlet.
Hi, what is the best oil to use, I've been told that peanut oil doesn't get hot enough. Thanks for the information, I appreciate learning from you and your audience
I just rubbed olive oil all on the outside and then used THE BEST GOURMET SEASONING YOU'LL EVER TASTE. If you don't have my seasoning then use onion powder or salt and garlic powder or salt and some black pepper. Also thrown seasoning in the cavity. Make sure the $99 one is the XL and can do up to 20lbs.
That was the best and most concise video I've seen on this fryer. My wife just gave me permission to but one, so we'll be frying our Easter turkey. One question: If your bird has a pop-up thermometer, do you take it out or leave it in?
This works great. I also have an "oil-less deep fryer" that does just as good a job but without the expensive (and unhealthy) frying oil. It takes about the same cooking time and I don't miss running around to pay $50 for peanut oil every time I want to do a fry. Ps-reusing oil more than once is known to cause cancer.
Jack, how did you check the temperature when you estimated it was ready?....I am guessing just lift it out of the oil and rest it on top while inserting the meat thermometer, not sure you could leave a temp probe in the bird while it is in the hot oil like you can in the oven.
Hey Jack, I saw this EXACT Butterball Turkey fryer at Wal Mart! Retail price $79.00! Thank you for your excellent illustration in this fryer's use to produce a beautiful Turkey! I am certain this fryer would be great for chicken and many other meats and vegetables. Fried Okra anyone? Thanks again Jack!
Awesome! Just got one on sale for $119 at my local True Value. Going to do a brown sugar and kosher salt brine tonight and fry it up in peanut oil manana. Thanks for the tips. Saved me lots of stupid questions and screw ups.
Have used the Butterball electric fryer for years. It makes sensational turkey. It's much safer than the outside boiling oil. Drain and filter the oil and reuse it. Let the turkey reach room temperature and dry off before submerging in the hot oil.
I've fried turkey for the last couple of yrs outdoors with a excellent frying kit i bought from the Bijou Classics Co. But i live in Conneticut and the weather conditions have been kind of brisk and uncomfortable.I'd been eyeing this this BB fryer for a while,just did'nt want to cough up the cash. A yr.ago the fryer was $229 all over the place.Just purchased that fryer from QVC for $139. Ready to rummbbbbbblllllle! Thxs Jack..... Dark
My wife bought one and, like you, I thought the cord was ridiculously short. We had to buy a roll around cart to put it on in order not to waste counter space while it cooked and to be able to reach an outlet. And the magnetic break-away safety plug was a bit of a pain. The weight of the cord alone is almost enough to disconnect it. It heats the oil wonderfully though. At $10 a gallon, the oil needs to be used until it's repulsive.
Yes i bought an electric fan the other day and it also had a plug wire the length or that, shorter even. I couldnt even get it to reach onto my shelf. I think they do it at the factory to increase profits. Welcome to the modern age my friend.
K9Trupper is right about the cord. You can always you an appliance extension cord. They are made with a heavier gauge wire and plugs. Just make sure to match the amperage of the extension cord to the amperage of the appliance you are using. They sell them at The HomeDepot, Lowes and other hardware stores.
Thanks so much for your video. Quick question, do you have to filter the oil in between frys if for example I have several turkeys to fry for an event? Does the heating element get caked with flour & seasoning? Thanks so much
that is a gorgeous bird. that fryer looks like it has some cool features and it would be awesome to be able to do it indoors way up here in Montana, its cold outside.
Jack, since the weather is getting colder in other areas of the world and other locations in the USA. I thought that maybe you could do a soups and stews series. I think the viewers would like that. Just a suggestion, maybe even have a contest for a best soup/stew..hope u see this...love your show and keep up the good work
d7060388 I have had one for 5 years I love mine The best thing about the Butterball one is you can actually use it to boil water so you can do seafood steaming it's totally killer
Jack, the reason they do not want you using an extension cord is due mostly to the amount of power it draws, most extension cords would not handle the voltage draw and over heat, However an Appliance Extension Cord are specially made for Appliances that draw high power, Another great Job as usual
No, I got the same one 2 weeks ago for $110.00 from Amazon go it in 2 days... Thanks for the review now I know what to do without reading, also u can buy an adapter for the end of that plug for the 3 prongs
Although, I will say that if you needed to use an extension cord, a way around it would be to use the extension you need, and then zip-tie any slack so that the 'path of least resistance' for the cord would be the magnet. That way, in a fall...the cord wouldn't extend to allow the fryer to reach the floor with the plug still in. Not sure if that makes sense...but it seems to be a way around the short cord problem.
honestly the washer dryer is just considered more counter space when cooking. I use it all the time. I never am doing laundry while cooking. They just don't happen at the same time. The whole neighborhood was originally designed in the 60's and the women cooked and did the wash. I'm surprised they didn't cram a bed in the kitchen, too. LOL
Great Video, I was able to purchase one at Meijer here in Michigan on clearance last year for around 30.00 and it was a steal..I love mine, turkeys come out juicy every time but the peanut oil is a bit pricey to begin with but it's worth every penny!!
Happy I viewed this review. An hour ago I order this fryer well, smaller one not 20 pounds the 14 pounds turkey max frier from Amazon. Great video, step by step. You ensured me I made a good purchase. I can't wait to use for Christmas dinner.
Just started watching your reviews and so far..LOVED them all. All morning has been watching you and playing games...bless my morning. ;) Keep it up Jack!!
Great review.I just got a MB BB TF.lol I have not fried a turkey yet but Lord willing I will be frying my first turkey in 1 wk. I can't wait to join you in that universal MMMMMmmmmmm.
I use mine with a extension cord every time. The reason they tell you not to use an extension cord is because some people will buy a cheap low gauge cord. I recommend at least an 14 to 18 gauge cord and you will be fine. Most often I use mine outside and use a 25 foot cord.
It's all about voltage drop It depends how far the outlet is from your mains panel ..... At 1650 watts (this appliance's rating) and standard acceptable 5% voltage drop you could use a 75 foot long extension cord if the outlet was RIGHT at the mains panel ... if you have 25 feet of wire (inside the walls from the mains panel to the kitchen or outdoor outlet) ... then a 50 foot 14 gauge extension cord would be fine (for a couple examples) ... If you ponied up the expense for a (difficult to find) 12 gauge extension cord, and the house uses 12 gauge wire (which is popular in new homes) ... you could run 100 feet total house wire and extension cord combined. Hope that makes sense :)
You CAN use a heavy duty extension cord, just make sure it doesn't get hot. The reason the factory cord has that magnetic feature, is so that it breaks away easily if you trip on it. It prevents it from tipping over, or falling off the counter and burning the crap out of you. I think it's required by law, since I haven't seen ANY fryers without it.
Best deep fryer product review given on a washer & dryer I've ever seen.
walmart and amazon both have free shipping on that turkey fryer, as do several other companies. I'm not sure why you'd need to pay for shipping when so many other places sell the same fryer
Better than setting it on the toilet
What kind of oil to use?
What kind of oil to use
@@lizzieberry3876 peanut oil
I have had mine for two years now. I use it for Turkeys and regular frying. It fills the house with a wonderful aroma while cooking. Only draw back is cleaning and changing the oil. But I really love it!!!
Interesting fact: Out of all my Thanksgiving videos the top two most watched this year was BUTTERBALL XL DEEP FRYER and HOW TO DEEP FRY A TURKEY. I guess deep frying is the way to go. I say it's the best way I've ever tried. Butterball Indoor Turkey Fryer - Product Review
That turkey looks sooooo good. Nice and golden. I guess you can fry a whole chicken too. Thanks for the vid and a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!!!!
No lie I watch your video every year for Thanksgiving since I got my fryer because I forget the tips and minutes..so thank you for this review its saves me every year 😆
Great Video... Thanks...
Several years ago I purchased an electric turkey fryer from Wal-Mart. It was one of the Butter Ball Fryers that they sell. I got it for about $ 60.00.
The turkeys I fried were about 12lbs. I did not need the larger fryer, the one that world fry the 12-13lb fryer was plenty big.
I used the mix of Canola Oil and Peanut oil from Sam's Club.
I have fried two turkeys with the same oil. They say you can use it up to 5 times before disposing it. make sure the oil is cold and put it into the original container. Also before storing the oil be sure to strain the oil. I used a big tea strainer with a funnel. That took all of the little stuff out of the oil.
One good thing about the electric fryer is that you just set the cooking temp and forget it. You don't have to worry about propane.
The fried turkey looked so good frying I decided to cut up 3 large potatoes and make a batch of french fries ! YUM YUM.. they were crispy and delicious.
Tip: Dip basket in the oil, bring back up.....put bird in and submerge to keep from sticking.
jimet sounds like a mess
I think the cord is meant to be that short so you don't trip over the cord and spill the boiling oil?:)
+Aden Claire
Not really because remember it's magnetic.. so it's designed to pop off. It's short to save on packaging costs.
+Aden Claire That's right. Same reason kettles have short cords.
the magnet and short cord are both American safety standards
The cord is short because the electric fryer draws so much energy. A longer cord causes resistance and will heat up. Causing a fire hazard or short out. The same reason you shouldn't use an extension cord. Length causes resistance and the coupling of the two cords increase heat and resistance as well.
K9Trupper is right about the cord. You can always you an appliance extension cord. They are made with a heavier gauge wire and plugs. Just make sure to match the amperage of the extension cord to the amperage of the appliance you are using. They sell them at The HomeDepot, Lowes and other hardware stores.
The short cord is a safety device. It's made so people or pets can't trip over it and spill oil. The magnetic connection is also on there for the same reason. That's why they don't want you putting an extension cord on it
My friend and I agreed to fry the turkey this year. I bought this and we're going to do this. I'm so excited. So much easier and then the oven is free for other dishes. Also, I feel you could fry lots of things in this.
I bought mine in 2014 a month before thanksgiving and I've been frying turkeys ever since and preparing my turkey to fry this thanksgiving 2017.
ouch. that sucks. how come you left the turkey along? was it deep fried? Sounds like it wasn't completely defrosted and dried off.
Good show Jack! I have been using the original Butterball Indoor Turkey Fryer for 5 years now without any failure by the product. I have deep fried many chickens, turkeys and catfish for large parties and family gatherings. everyone loves the food from this product. We have thoroughly enjoyed it. Cleaning is very easy as well. It's a win win product. Your demonstration was great. Thanks
OH MY GOD! I am just seeing this product for the first time and I am freaking out. No more deep frying outside on freezing days. You have now got me running to get one. Great vid. Thanks
deep frying outside in the freezing cold is my favorite part of thanksgiving
Been using this butterball fryer since 2012. Let me tell you it's the best thing about thanksgiving honestly I love this thing
I own a newer one and gotta say I love it. I’ve used it three times and my turkeys always turns out delicious in only 70 minutes.
it all depends on where the fryer is. If you have a lower counter it should be easier. I unfortunately had to cook in that area of my kitchen. It was 19.78 lbs and took a little effort lowering in slowly.
You can use it with an extension cord, Just make sure the Cord can handle more amperage than the cord on the frier itself
the reason for the short cord is because of the AMPs that the electric element draws. It will make the cord hot, and if it were longer, it would melt. You CAN use an extension cord, but it MUST be a very thick one (larger gauge) to match the distance. Never use longer then you need, and use as big as you can get.... and monitor the cord for excess heat.
I just got this exact unit at a garage sale the other day it was never used the lady got it years ago for a gift and forgot about it and she sold it to me for 15 dollars it was still in the box like it came from tge factory what a steal I can't wait to use this in a couple of weeks for Thanksgiving .
This video is FANTASTIC! Thank you Jack. I've seen other videos with folks demoing that it's a wonder they didn't burn down their house. Low and slow putting it into the oil- GREAT ADVICE. Thank you for such an informative product review!
How much oil did it take to fry the turkey? Was emptying it as easy as you thought it would be? Were you actually able to reuse the oil or was it a one time use only?
It only uses 2.5 gallons. Yes, emptying it was a breeze. I put the oil container on a chair and set it under the spout. I let it drip in and at the end I tipped the whole thing to get the last few drops of oil out. It cleans easy but takes about 15 minutes to do it all.
Thanks...neighbor had this Fryer and told me/let me use it. I will try it out tomorrow. Seemed very straight forward. I did find out simple tips of letting the bird warm up for 1/2-1 hour and make sure it's patted dry and lowering it Slowly. Dry bird the last two years and the time is so variable. counting on this working well. NOte: These are on sale for like 110 bucks around my area. Thanks for the vid.
Just purchased my Butterball Imdoor Turkey Fryer. I am excited about frying my first turkey.
I own the newer version and freaking love it! I first used it last Thanksgiving, but have used it several times since. I took it to my lake house and had a huge fish fry with it and it did amazing! It's the lazy man's propane fryer. No need to watch temps, and you can use it anywhere!
They redesigned this fryer. I have the newer style. The biggest change is when you remove the heating element and control, behind it is the drain now. The lid is now a solid piece of stainless and gone are the vents and useless window. Otherwise the unit is unchanged.
The KEY is to dry the bird thoroughly and make sure it's close to room temp before submerging it into the oil. I also tip it slightly when removing it to get the oil out of the cavity of the bird.
The one thing I really like is when you fry chicken normally you dip in egg then dip in flour. With this turkey you fry it without all the dipping which gets your fingers all messed up with sticky flour. Great review!! I have never tried fried turkey but I am sure I would just love this!!!
Yes. Cherri is right. Meijer has this deep fryer for only $99. Sale ends 12/8/12
I have the same one! Except, I bought mine a few years back and it has a couple of features you're doesn't. The lid on mine has a hinge in the middle that lets the lid fold up and my basket is mesh instead of a solid basket with holes. I measured my cord on mine and it's 4ft, yours looks like it's only 3ft?
Either way, I LOVE my fryer. I'm glad you like yours!
I've had one of these for years and I love it! Got mine for 89.00 at Home Depot. Plus I use it for chicken and batches of veggie fries. Unless you have a large family u don't need the XL size.
I bought one yesterday. I can't wait to try it tomorrow. Thanks for the video!
I got mine last year I paid $129 at home depot for the Xl fryer. I love it
Great video. Make sure you purchase the warranty. Ours had a smell that gave us a headache while cooking. We had to go to the basement while Hubby cooked it. Something was wrong that it gave off this horrible fume. Couldn't take it back because no warranty.
Yum! Typically we use the propane and hot peanut oil to cook outside. Usually causes a big mess and is damn dangerous. We have been looking to get one of these for a while and finally just picked one up. Any tips to frying it up besides what you show in this video that we can use in our test?
it wasn't heavy duty but got the job done. it really just needs to block the popping oil. It comes off and cleans easy
Hi Jack We love your show, that would be myself and my 8yr old daughter and my 9yr old grandson who lives with me. My question is now that you have tried the deep fry turkey and also cooking the turkey covered with parchment paper, which way do you prefer? It seems to me both ways your turkey turned out great, very moist. Keep the videos coming, you do a great job!
I have the smaller version of this fryer. Love it. I like to cook a whole turkey breast that I first inject with a marinade. Not greasy and very moist. And of course, this electric fryer is much safer then the outdoor propane-fired fryers.
Even if the cord was a foot longer, that would help. I have used a heavy-duty appliance extension cord with mine and had no problems. I keep the cord up and out of the way so there is no chance of it getting in the way.
I have a Deep Fryer for just chips and such. It has the same magnetic clip, and the removable elements. It's a really nice feature. I do wish that I had the drain on my fryer though. That has to be one of the best ideas I have seen on a consumer device yet.
I've asked a few different maintenance guys at various places i've worked at. the reason they recommend not to use an extension cord is because a lot of people don't have a high enough rated extension cord for stuff like that: for a tv, or a radio, something like that would be fine, but you're using a significantly higher wattage. go to your local hardware store, and ask one of the folks there for the highest power cord rating they have. That'll be able to handle the current your machine needs. it'll probably be more than you think it should be though. the 15' i bought was something like 50 bucks, but there's a lot of copper in it, so it really does make it worth it. any complaints about it since the filming?
Hi Jack, I have the same deep fryer as you, and I followed your instructions for deep frying my turkey. The joints and some parts of the turkey were still raw, and it came out dry. Tasty, but dry. I put it in the oven to get the turkey fully cooked. Everyone enjoyed it, however, I knew it should have been better. This coming Feb, we are going to do it again, do you have any suggestions about what I can do better. Thanks Big Nosh!
Very excited to use this fryer. Surprised it absorbs so little oil. Great video.
Pretty sure they say no ext cord is so people don't grab a 16 gauge wire ext cord for a lamp. Get a12 gauge wire, 3 prong cord rated at 15 amps. 12 or 14 gauge wire is the same used to wire the electrical outlet.
Hi, what is the best oil to use, I've been told that peanut oil doesn't get hot enough. Thanks for the information, I appreciate learning from you and your audience
Steven Castelletti peanut oil is the best oil to use.
I just rubbed olive oil all on the outside and then used THE BEST GOURMET SEASONING YOU'LL EVER TASTE. If you don't have my seasoning then use onion powder or salt and garlic powder or salt and some black pepper. Also thrown seasoning in the cavity. Make sure the $99 one is the XL and can do up to 20lbs.
That was the best and most concise video I've seen on this fryer. My wife just gave me permission to but one, so we'll be frying our Easter turkey. One question: If your bird has a pop-up thermometer, do you take it out or leave it in?
sorry so late. always take out pop up thermometers and use a real thermometer.
Thanks for the video. Can you inject the turkey beforehand or is there no reason to ?
This works great. I also have an "oil-less deep fryer" that does just as good a job but without the expensive (and unhealthy) frying oil. It takes about the same cooking time and I don't miss running around to pay $50 for peanut oil every time I want to do a fry.
Ps-reusing oil more than once is known to cause cancer.
You can only fill the oil up to the max line. I bought 2 gallons of corn oil for my 8lb turkey breast. It was delicious and the oil is still good.
I just bought one from Lowes . can't wait to try it. looks great . thank you
Jack, how did you check the temperature when you estimated it was ready?....I am guessing just lift it out of the oil and rest it on top while inserting the meat thermometer, not sure you could leave a temp probe in the bird while it is in the hot oil like you can in the oven.
Hey Jack, I saw this EXACT Butterball Turkey fryer at Wal Mart! Retail price $79.00! Thank you for your excellent illustration in this fryer's use to produce a beautiful Turkey!
I am certain this fryer would be great for chicken and many other meats and vegetables. Fried Okra anyone? Thanks again Jack!
Awesome! Just got one on sale for $119 at my local True Value. Going to do a brown sugar and kosher salt brine tonight and fry it up in peanut oil manana. Thanks for the tips. Saved me lots of stupid questions and screw ups.
I just got one of these. Cooking this years Thanksgiving bird with it and I can't WAIT! Thanks for the great product review.
+miamivice966 happy thanksgiving!
@@cookingwithjackshow jack!! Your sucks
Have used the Butterball electric fryer for years. It makes sensational turkey. It's much safer than the outside boiling oil. Drain and filter the oil and reuse it. Let the turkey reach room temperature and dry off before submerging in the hot oil.
I have a tradition of watching this video every thanksgiving
I've fried turkey for the last couple of yrs outdoors with a excellent frying kit i bought from the Bijou Classics Co. But i live in Conneticut and the weather conditions have been kind of brisk and uncomfortable.I'd been eyeing this this BB fryer for a while,just did'nt want to cough up the cash. A yr.ago the fryer was $229 all over the place.Just purchased that fryer from QVC for $139. Ready to rummbbbbbblllllle! Thxs Jack..... Dark
My wife bought one and, like you, I thought the cord was ridiculously short. We had to buy a roll around cart to put it on in order not to waste counter space while it cooked and to be able to reach an outlet. And the magnetic break-away safety plug was a bit of a pain. The weight of the cord alone is almost enough to disconnect it. It heats the oil wonderfully though. At $10 a gallon, the oil needs to be used until it's repulsive.
got the same one from qvc on sell....im so excited.....will be the first time....any do's and don't?
In November 2019 you can get this Butterball XL Turkey fryer for $89.99 at Academy.
Yes i bought an electric fan the other day and it also had a plug wire the length or that, shorter even. I couldnt even get it to reach onto my shelf. I think they do it at the factory to increase profits. Welcome to the modern age my friend.
that pan is amazing. I bought two of them as xmas gifts. It still looks brand new and I use it all the time.
K9Trupper is right about the cord. You can always you an appliance extension cord. They are made with a heavier gauge wire and plugs. Just make sure to match the amperage of the extension cord to the amperage of the appliance you are using. They sell them at The HomeDepot, Lowes and other hardware stores.
I'm sorry one more question should I leave it in our take it out and store it in the oil container?
Thanks so much for your video. Quick question, do you have to filter the oil in between frys if for example I have several turkeys to fry for an event? Does the heating element get caked with flour & seasoning? Thanks so much
From what I've read you can re-use the oil a couple of times on the same day, but it will obviously get ickier the more you reuse it.
Jack have you ever tried using peanut oil for your turkey frying? it adds so much flavor its so good you should try it if you have not yet.
Awesome video. Just bought one today and found your video so helpful for new timers.
that is a gorgeous bird. that fryer looks like it has some cool features and it would be awesome to be able to do it indoors way up here in Montana, its cold outside.
I have one of these (the smaller one) it does a great job. The only drawback is 1 3/4 gallons of oil. That's a lot of oil to throw away after 1 use.
Robert Schuster Comes with a drainer to collect oil, which may be reused a few times before disposal, especially if strained.
Jack, since the weather is getting colder in other areas of the world and other locations in the USA. I thought that maybe you could do a soups and stews series. I think the viewers would like that. Just a suggestion, maybe even have a contest for a best soup/stew..hope u see this...love your show and keep up the good work
When I saw the title I was immediately worried you’d burn the house down.
That look good. I'm thinking of trying the indoor fryer. I do have the outside one
d7060388 I have had one for 5 years I love mine The best thing about the Butterball one is you can actually use it to boil water so you can do seafood steaming it's totally killer
About to use the smaller version today for a 14 lbs. very helpful video
Jack, the reason they do not want you using an extension cord is due mostly to the amount of power it draws, most extension cords would not handle the voltage draw and over heat, However an Appliance Extension Cord are specially made for Appliances that draw high power, Another great Job as usual
No, I got the same one 2 weeks ago for $110.00 from Amazon go it in 2 days... Thanks for the review now I know what to do without reading, also u can buy an adapter for the end of that plug for the 3 prongs
Thanks for posting this video! Bought mine a few months ago from Costco. Frying my turkey today.
+witchert I can't wait. Write me on my facebook page and let me know how it is. facebook.com/cookingwithjack
Just left feedback on your FB page. Turkey was a hit! Thanks again.
stupid question alert: did you take the temp while it was submerged or did you pull it out to measure the temp?
My favorite deep fried turkey video done right. Mad props bro. That looked so tasty. Im getting one.
You will not find an electronic deep fryer with a longer cord, it's a safety issue.
Nice. I have the same washer and dryer. I love watching your videos.
Is it dry or does it stay really moist? Buttery? Buttery oil would be the best wouldn't it? Like Crisco butter flavor?
My 15 lbs fresh butterball came out really tender and juicy with a beautifully crisp skin. I used the peanut oil blend that home depot carries.
Although, I will say that if you needed to use an extension cord, a way around it would be to use the extension you need, and then zip-tie any slack so that the 'path of least resistance' for the cord would be the magnet. That way, in a fall...the cord wouldn't extend to allow the fryer to reach the floor with the plug still in. Not sure if that makes sense...but it seems to be a way around the short cord problem.
honestly the washer dryer is just considered more counter space when cooking. I use it all the time. I never am doing laundry while cooking. They just don't happen at the same time. The whole neighborhood was originally designed in the 60's and the women cooked and did the wash. I'm surprised they didn't cram a bed in the kitchen, too. LOL
Excellent product, you can also cook an chicken or potatoes after the turkey.
Great Video, I was able to purchase one at Meijer here in Michigan on clearance last year for around 30.00 and it was a steal..I love mine, turkeys come out juicy every time but the peanut oil is a bit pricey to begin with but it's worth every penny!!
I bought mine at a closeout at walmart for 49.99 I cant wait to try mine.
We just got one and about to use it for the first time!
I've owned one of these for about 6 years now and they deep fry turkeys so well in just about 40 minutes but I still do it outside
He makes me feel like a chef when I watch these videos, truth is I can't even cook cereal properly
Weird. I just add milk
Happy I viewed this review. An hour ago I order this fryer well, smaller one not 20 pounds the 14 pounds turkey max frier from Amazon. Great video, step by step. You ensured me I made a good purchase. I can't wait to use for Christmas dinner.
Great Video Sir........Love the honest review......Have fried turkeys on my propane fryer the past 6 years,,,,,,,,,,think its time to switch it up!
I might have missed it, but did you do anything to the turkey before frying. Seasoning? Injection?
Do you have a video of how you seasoned the turkey? It's my 1st time frying a turkey this year.
Thank you I was also thinking about cutting the turkey because mine is too big for the fryer
Just started watching your reviews and so far..LOVED them all. All morning has been watching you and playing games...bless my morning. ;) Keep it up Jack!!
I just purchase the one that frys up to 14 pounds thank you so much for this video I am so excited
How do you feel about injecting turkeys?
Great review.I just got a MB BB TF.lol
I have not fried a turkey yet but Lord willing I will be frying my first turkey in 1 wk.
I can't wait to join you in that universal MMMMMmmmmmm.
I use mine with a extension cord every time. The reason they tell you not to use an extension cord is because some people will buy a cheap low gauge cord. I recommend at least an 14 to 18 gauge cord and you will be fine. Most often I use mine outside and use a 25 foot cord.
I believe you meant a 14 - 12 gauge extension cord.
+netnole ! 14 GA @ 15' is probably the max I'd go. 16-18 GA is too small.
It's all about voltage drop
It depends how far the outlet is from your mains panel ..... At 1650 watts (this appliance's rating) and standard acceptable 5% voltage drop you could use a 75 foot long extension cord if the outlet was RIGHT at the mains panel ... if you have 25 feet of wire (inside the walls from the mains panel to the kitchen or outdoor outlet) ... then a 50 foot 14 gauge extension cord would be fine (for a couple examples) ...
If you ponied up the expense for a (difficult to find) 12 gauge extension cord, and the house uses 12 gauge wire (which is popular in new homes) ... you could run 100 feet total house wire and extension cord combined.
Hope that makes sense :)
The fryer has metal sides... The ground prong prevent the metal sides from electrocuting you if there is a short in the wiring.
you can use an extenton cord. they just dont want to risk saying you can and someone uses on that is underrated as that pulles over 1000w
You CAN use a heavy duty extension cord, just make sure it doesn't get hot. The reason the factory cord has that magnetic feature, is so that it breaks away easily if you trip on it. It prevents it from tipping over, or falling off the counter and burning the crap out of you. I think it's required by law, since I haven't seen ANY fryers without it.