Dave Smith wrote:
>
> Years ago a friend of mine burned his hands very badly in a grease pan
> fire. He was making chips and let the oil get to hot. His
> (inappropriate) reaction was to try to carry the pot outside. He was
> hurting pretty bad after that incident. His experience is the reason I
> will not deep fry in a pot on a stove.

I always deep fry in a pot on the stove. Difference is, I always have
a lid handy plus I stay in the kitchen and attend to the deep frying
constantly. Once I start heating the oil, I will NOT leave it
unattended even to answer a phone.

G.