What kind of fryer should I get?

[pstansel]

I know a lot of people fry stuff in oil/lard. I'm just not sure what kind of fryer I should look for. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

[ValidRouge]

Re: What kind of fryer should I get?

Paul, I use fresh lard. If you can find pig fat, fry it just with itself and it will make fried "cracklins" and the oil leftover can be refrigerated for months!

[pstansel]

Re: What kind of fryer should I get?

Thanks Joy. I guess what I meant though was if there's a decent type of deep fryer I should be looking for

[ValidRouge]

Re: What kind of fryer should I get?

Ohhhhhh, sorry.

I got one that has a lid that closes and is a self contained unit. Not much help I know....

[biogeek]

Re: What kind of fryer should I get?

I follow Alton Brown's philosophy when it comes to kitchen gadgets...if it is not a multi-tasker, don't buy it.

I use a heavy, cast-iron pot that's coated with enamel. Has a handy lid, too. It's the same 7qt pot I use to make soup. When I'm done using the grease, I store it in a glass pyrex container for next time. It doesn't take long for the grease to heat up in the pot and I use a thermometer to check the heat. It's one less gadget to clutter up my kitchen countertop & cabinets and clean-up is a snap.

[Sherri]

Re: What kind of fryer should I get?

I follow Alton Brown's philosophy when it comes to kitchen gadgets...if it is not a multi-tasker, don't buy it.

I use a heavy, cast-iron pot that's coated with enamel. Has a handy lid, too. It's the same 7qt pot I use to make soup. When I'm done using the grease, I store it in a glass pyrex container for next time. It doesn't take long for the grease to heat up in the pot and I use a thermometer to check the heat. It's one less gadget to clutter up my kitchen countertop & cabinets and clean-up is a snap.

Hi Bio,
That sounds like a great fryer. Who's the manufacturer so I can find one, Thanks.
Sherri

[biogeek]

Re: What kind of fryer should I get?

Hi Sherry!

Well, my fryer ISN'T your typical fryer...it's a "French oven." Here's a link to my pot that I use for a multitude of recipes:

Le Creuset - Product Guide

The price can be pretty scary, but you CAN find them on sale and it'll last you a lifetime. It is well worth the investment.

I can fry, deep fry, braise, roast, stew, boil, bake, and so forth is this versatile pot. I love it!