On Wed, 29 Dec 2004 11:01:26 +1100, "Bigbazza" >
wrote:


>>> When I fry turkey, they are usually about 12 pounds and I use about 3
>>> gallons of oil. This will just cover the turkey in a 30 qt. cooker.
>>
>> Yup -- it was a 12.95 pound bird, and it took 3 gallons of peanut
>> oil to cover it. We let the oil cool, then filtered and refrigerated
>> it. We're planning to another turkey for our NY Eve party on Friday...
>>
>>
>> --
>> J.J. in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
>> "I rule you!" - Travis of the Cosmos, ATHF
>
>That's a lot of a not very cheap oil !!....Is 'Peanut' Oil quite 'cheap' in
>the USA ?

Peanut oil is not inexpensive in the U.S..
But it is only about $2 @ gallon more then Canola oil.
Vegetable oil is cheeper, but the smoke point is much lower then
Peanut or Canola oil.

Pan Ohco



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