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Frying turkeys can be dangerous business no matter what you do. This doesn't mean that you need to give it up completely. For most people once you've tried deep fried turkey you don't want to go back. The Saf-T-Fryer is what you get when you give the list of risks to a team of engineers. This unit takes virtually all the risk out of frying a turkey (provided that you follow the instructions). With everything you need to fry a turkey (except the oil) this unit is the complete solution that provides many great safety features. If you really want to fry a turkey the traditional way, this is the unit for you.

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Pros

• Wide top pot makes overflows virtually impossible
• Automatic electronic shut-off and restart
• Stable, wide leg stand reduces tip over risk
• Complete Turkey Fryer kit with everything included but the oil

Cons

• Thermostatic control limits cooking temperature
• Loose wiring hanging off the bottom of the unit

Description

• 50,000 BTU cast iron burner
• Stable four leg wide stance stand for stability
• Large capacity stock pot with large overflow space at the top
• Spigot type drain in the bottom of the stock pot
• Electronic ignition with temperature controlled auto shut-off and restart feature
• Includes turkey fryer stand, stock pot, turkey basket with two handles, and external thermometer

Guide Review - North American Outdoors 35-Quart Aluminum Saf-T-Fryer

We've probably all heard the horror stories associated with deep fried turkey. This process is considered so dangerous that no turkey fryer has received an UL stamp of approval. Fire Marshall's loathe them and hospitals fear them, but you can't deny the great taste of a deep fried turkey (Cajun style of course). You also can't deny that being able to cook a 20-pound turkey in 60 minutes is very cool.

This complete fryer kit was built with all the risks in mind. To prevent the unit from being tipped over, the Saf-T-Fryer has an extra wide four legged design. To keep the frying pot on the burner this unit has an enclosed cage that keeps the pot on the burner. The cooking pot is design with an extra wide top section that makes it virtually impossible for the unit to boil over (any oil in the top section has a lot more space to move around in and will cool down quickly).

When frying a turkey it is important that you stay with the fryer and monitor it at all times. Since the cooking time is short this shouldn't be a problem. This unit incorporates a temperature safety feature that will help you monitor the fryer. If the temperature of the oil goes above 450 degrees F the burner shuts off. Once the temperature drops back down to 400 degrees F it turns on again. This keeps the unit at an ideal temperature. Unfortunately some people have reported that they have had trouble getting the unit up to the ideal frying temperature so there seem to be some design issues with this unit.

All of these considerations make this one of the safest ways to deep fry anything. When this unit was designed a lot of thought was given to presenting a complete package and this unit does it. For around $100USD you get the pot, fryer stand, burner and hose, fryer basket, thermometer, and lid.

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The Bottom Line

This gas grill was designed to be an affordable (around $2,500USD) completely 304 stainless steel grill with all the features. It isn't fancy and it might seem like its that affordable, but this grill is what you get when no short cuts are taken. Designed and built by the same people who make Firemagic gas grills, this is a great grill for the person serious about cooking and who wants to have it all in a package that will last for many years.

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Pros

• Complete 304 Stainless Steel Construction
• Full Feature Grill with Rotisserie and Side Burner
• Firemagic Engineering
• Excellent Grease Management System

Cons

• Not really an inexpensive grill

Description

• Three 16,000 BTU stainless steel U-shape burners
• 648 square inches of primary grilling space for a total cooking area of 820 square inches
• 48,000 BTU maximum output from the main burners
• 12,000 BTU side burner under a flush mounted cover
• 10,000 BTU rear mounted infrared rotisserie burner with full rotisserie kit
• 304 stainless steel welded rod cooking grids
• Double layer hood with center mounted thermometer
• Electronic Ignition
• Funneled grease management with slide out drip tray
• Made in the United States by R.H. Peterson

Guide Review - American Outdoor Grill 36 inch

R.H. Peterson, makers of Firemagic gas grills, wanted to introduce a line of "affordable" stainless steel gas grills and came up with the American Outdoor Grill (frequently called AOG). This is the grill you get when the maker of one of the most expensive grills on the market, strips down the gas grill to the most basic design, but still provides you with a full feature, 304 stainless steel grill.

At the heart of this grill is a triple "U" shaped burner system that gives you an even heat because the flame is spread out evenly inside the firebox. The 48,000 BTU maximum output seems a little light for the 648 square inches of primary grilling space, but efficient design make up for underpowered output. You will get plenty of heat out of this grill and certainly be able to get a good sear on meats. The firebox is welded and sealed so you won't get grease running down the back or pooling in corners like you do on many grills. This reduces flare-ups and helps keep the grill clean.

This grill also features a standard rotisserie burner system with 1 10,000 BTU rear mounted infrared burner and full rotisserie kit with a 12 to 15 pound capacity motor.

The side burner on this unit is basic but functional. What you are really buying here is a durable stainless steel gas grill for less than $2,500. This might not seem like a lot in comparison to many mass market grills, but it stands head and shoulders above those lesser stainless steel units.

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