Move over wheel, it’s the Butterball Indoor Turkey Fryer
The folks at Butterball sent me their new indoor fryer to check out, and I must say I was dubious. However, I’ve now used a half dozen times without incident.
I fried a whole chicken, then a couple batches of french fries, simmered carnitas and seared meatballs before finally putting a 14-pound turkey to the test. Success on each front.
The machine does what it professes to do without making a mess or setting off fire alarms.
You can also steam and boil with the device.
Clean up is as easy as is humanly possible for a machine that holds a miniature vat of oil. Check out the video we shot.
By the way, the seasoning for the turkey was Zatarain’s Creole Seasoning, which performed beautifully. I brined the bird with half-cup salt and half-cup sugar in enough water to cover.
If you like to fry turkey for Thanksgiving, this is the cooker that will get you in from the cold.
More about Food Inc.
Now that “Food Inc” is out on DVD, it’s time to see it yourself, share with family and friends. The need to support local producers is plain good sense. The only thing to lose is a little of your budget on the front end. As business increases locally, the prices will be driven down. If our local grocers begin using local producers, it does nothing but help our health, local economy and the flavor of our food.
I wrote a review of the film after seeing it during the summer. Film reviewer Brandy McDonnell had a different take.
If you’ve seen the film and would like more information, go here.
Have you seen “Food Inc.?” Let me know what you thought.
Epicurean’s Pantry plans buffalo and pasta events
Epicurean’s Pantry, 1333 N. Santa Fe Ave., in Edmond is hosting a couple of event this weekend.
Friday night, owner Leah Haskins will host a buffalo filet mignon cooking class from 6:45 to 8:45. Cost is $45 per person and $80 for two. The event includes appetizer to dessert, tea and water. You’re invited to bring the beverage of your choice.
On Saturday come by the store for a free demonstration of Oklahoma’s Scaffetta Pasta Sauce. Produced by Nicholas and Cindy Scaffetta, owners of Nicoli’s Italian-American Steakhouse in Anadarko, customers will be able to sample both the red and white sauces.
For more information or reservations, call Leah at 471-5777.
Haskins opened Epicurean’s Pantry about five months ago after a long career in the information technology field. Haskins has a wide selection of cheeses, olive oils and other gourmet items. The store has a full test kitchen, carries international gourmet items and local meats and sausages.
