Crime & Safety

Thanksgiving 2012: How to Deep-Fry a Turkey (Safely!)

In this how-to video on Patch, hear from a Florissant firefighter on how you can celebrate Turkey Day by safely deep-frying your Thanksgiving bird.

Thanksgiving 2012 is nearly here—are you ready? 

You have Thanksgiving recipes for stuffing, pumpkin pie and other sides already. Now comes the big decision: How should you prepare the turkey? 

If you decide to deep-fry your bird, please remember to do it safely. The highest rate of cooking fires in homes occurs on Thanksgiving Day, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.

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Last year, we teamed up with the the Florissant Valley Fire Protection District to show you how to best deep-fry your turkey. See the attached video for those safety tips.

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