Is This Deep Fryer Right for You?

cvv123df · 04-01-2022, 08:21

Is This Deep Fryer Right for You?

I’ve often thought I’d like to own a deep fryer—I love hush puppies and fried chicken

but I’m not crazy about the mess and smells I get from deep-frying in a pot on the stove. So I decided to try out one of the higher-end deep fryers on the market. The DeLonghi Roto electric fryer was surprisingly easy to use

and it’s loaded with smart features

but I discovered that it’s not the answer to all my deep-frying dreams.

Features

Safety: The fryer is encased in a sleek plastic housing that stays cool. The power cord is magnetized so that if something catches on it

the cord instantly falls out of the outlet (to avoid pulling on the pot of hot oil). The lid remains shut while lowering and raising the frying basket to prevent splatters.

Convenience: A handy oil drainage system features a neatly hidden rubber hose. A filtering system cuts down on odors. A nonstick interior means food doesn’t stick. The frying basket is dishwasher safe. The lid has a window. The oil heats up very quickly

in about 10 minutes.

Extras: DeLonghi makes several fryers (one model is half the price of this one yet includes the same convenience and safety features) but the Roto fryer has some nice extras. A rotating tilted basket bathes the food as it spins

so the fryer needs much less oil. There are five temperature settings between 300°F and 370°F; great for cooking french fries in two stages (do an initial fry at lower temperature and finish at a higher temperature).

How it performs

This deep fryer operates on one controlling feature: you put food in the basket

shut the lid

and lower the basket. I had good results with anything sturdy

but wet batters stuck and cooked onto the basket. Here’s what I tested and how they fared.

Disappointing results:
onion rings
tempura
hush puppies

Great results:
french fries
fried chicken
fried shrimp
egg rolls
panko-crusted chicken strips
potato croquettes

The bottom line

If you fry lots of french fries

fried chicken

or any breaded or wrapped food

invest in the Roto fryer. But if fritters and other battered food are on your menu

stick with a saucepan and a deep-frying thermometer.

All About Griddles

A griddle is a great piece of cooking equipment to have in the kitchen. It is a flat cooking surface with a heat source underneath and can be in one of three formats. It can be a piece of cookware

such as a non-stick or cast iron griddle that is heated over a burner

or it can be built into a range. There are also electric griddles

which are plugged in and rest on the counter

separately from a stovetop.

Griddles are ideal when cooking for a crowd as they have a large surface area. The fact that there are no sides (as with a skillet) makes it easier to flip food

and the open area doesn't trap any moisture so the food—for example

hash browns—becomes nice and crispy.

Cooking on a Griddle

When many of us hear griddle we think of breakfast. Probably because most pancake recipes instruct to "heat the griddle" as you make the batter

or as we sit at the counter at the diner we watch the cook crack our eggs onto the griddle. It works well for not only pancakes and eggs but also bacon

French toast

hash browns

and other breakfast items. Griddles are also often used for cooking burgers and other hot sandwiches such as grilled cheese.

An electric griddle does have a few advantages over one that is in or on the stovetop. Because it is not relying on the range burners as the heating source

the cooking surface is heated evenly throughout. An electric griddle also has a well around the sides for where the grease can drip off and pool. And if you are cooking a lot of dishes at once—for a holiday

for example—you are not taking up any of the burners on the stove.

Commercial Griddle vs. Flat Top

A commercial griddle (i.e. a griddle that is built into a range top) may look similar to a flat top but they are different in certain respects. For one thing

flat tops tend to be made of lighter steel

and the heat source underneath is made up of multiple round burners

not one that is rectangular and runs across the entire top

as is with a griddle. Also

only food is placed directly on the griddle

whereas a flat top can accommodate both food and cookware (such as pots and pans) on its surface.

Griddle Safety

Whether cooking on a standalone electric griddle or on a built-in griddle on a range

it's important to keep some key safety tips in mind. Always use an oven mitt when working with a griddle; as the griddle gets hot

it can be easy to forget that all elements of the griddle (including the handles and edges) will heat up.

You should also use a properly sized spatula. If you are cooking oversized sandwiches

giant pancakes

or other large food items

use a larger spatula to prevent burning yourself (and the food).

It is important to keep an eye on excess grease during cooking. If you are cooking bacon

for example

you will have a lot of grease and will need to make sure the grease can be drained and will not overflow onto the stovetop. Grease fires occur when grease interacts with an open flame.

Griddle Tips

The benefit of cooking with a griddle is the big

smooth surface it provides. But having this large surface means that you need to keep a few things in mind. First

make sure that you use a proper amount of oil

butter

or non-stick cooking spray to ensure your food does not stick to your griddle. If you are using a very large griddle

it can be helpful to keep your oil in a plastic squeeze bottle; this way you can precisely point and aim when adding oil to the griddle.

Panini Grill

A countertop or stovetop grill that is used to make the traditional panini

a small Italian sandwich. Also referred to as a Panini Maker

Panini Press

or a Grill Press

the Panini Grill contains top and bottom ridged heat plates that press and grill the bread in one operation. This feature produces a golden

crispy crust on both sides of the sandwich without requiring the sandwich be flipped to grill the other side. Typically

the sandwich is filled with a variety of ingredients such as meats

cheeses

roasted bell peppers

roasted egg plant

sweet basil

sun-dried tomatoes

and other similar sandwich fillings. As the weight of the grill presses against the sandwich top and bottom

the inside fillings and the crust are compressed as is the crust into a compact sandwich.

How to make a Bain Marie?

What is a Bain Marie? When baking or cooking you will often encounter this term. Some of you may know what it is but will have never used it. Some of you may have made one

but do not know the variety of things it can be used for.

So what is a Bain Marie? (pronounced ban mah-REE)? Well

it is just a French technical cooking term for a hot water bath (aka Mary’s bath). It is used for cooking delicate foods

over low temperatures

by using the steam the Bain Marie creates. This is utilized to make temperamental sauces like Hollandaise and egg based custards like Creme Anglaise. A Bain Marie is also a great way to reheat things while keeping the integrity of the texture; for example

creamy soups and mashed potato.

A Bain Marie is very easy to put together. All you need is a small saucepan with high sides

and a large heat proof bowl to put into it that covers the top of the saucepan. My favorite for this is a large clear Pyrex bowl.

Place your saucepan on the stove over a medium heat

followed by about 4 inches of water. Then

add in your heat proof bowl. Be careful

as you don’t want the simmering water in your saucepan to touch the bottom of the bowl.

You want to make sure your bowl fits snugly over the saucepan

so the steam is trapped beneath it. When melting chocolate

you don’t want steam to come out from the sides of the bowl

as the moisture can make your chocolate seize

which is hard to fix.

Heat the water to a simmer

then add the ingredients you need into the bowl to be melted

cooked or re heated. This is such a useful make-shift kitchen tool and one of my favorite alternatives to a microwave.

For oven baked custards you will use a large roasting dish

and add hot water to come to about 3/4 way up the dishes/ramekins. This is best done when the roasting dish is already in the oven. This ensures a gentle baking of the custard. This technique is also used for terrines

and Paté

or any food which requires gentle cooking.

how to make and use a killing cone

Most people choose not to think about how the chicken

turkey

goose

or other winged creature spent its last moments on this earth before getting wrapped

shipped

and consumed. In fact

most people don’t want to know anything about the living version of their food and it is that attitude which has allowed corporations to abuse these beautiful animals for decades. nike air max 90 femme adidas iphone 8 case But the winds of change are a-blowing and we thought it prudent to show you

our wonderful friends

how and why we make and use a killing cone.

First

let’s talk about how the killing cone works. iphone 8 plus case back and front The bird is placed head-down into the cone (as seen below). ugg outlet The bird

when upside down

goes into a sleepy trance-like state. doudoune canada goose We then kill the bird quickly by severing the main artery in the neck with a very sharp knife. The bird then stays in the cone while the blood drains out into a bucket below.

Decide which size cone you need to make:

large turkey 10-28 Lbs. ugg zalando (5.25″ Base Opening

17″ Top Opening

25″ Height)

regular turkey or goose 6-22Lbs. nike air max 95 iphone 8 case hot pink (4.5″ Base Opening

12″ Top Opening

20″ Height)

Cornish Cross or duck 6-14 Lbs. (4″ Base Opening

12″ Top Opening

15″ Height)

standard breed chicken 2-8 Lbs. indie iphone 7 phone cases (3.5″ Base Opening

9″ Top Opening

16″ Height)

bantam 1-2 Lbs. (2.5″ Base Opening

6″ Top Opening

9″ Height)

Step Two: Now gather your materials:

Sheet of metal (a five foot section will set you back about $15 at a hardware store or you could visit a junk yard and possibly find it for less)

Tin snips

Drill & bit set

Self-tapping metal screws

Small screw driver

Parchment paper

Permanent marker

Body hammer or ball-peen hammer

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cvv123df	Is This Deep Fryer Right for You? Is This Deep Fryer Right for You? I’ve often thought I’d like to own a deep fryer—I love hush puppies and fried chicken but I’m not crazy about the mess and smells I get from deep-frying in a pot on the stove. So I decided to try out one of the higher-end deep fryers on the market. The DeLonghi Roto electric fryer was surprisingly easy to use and it’s loaded with smart features but I discovered that it’s not the answer to all my deep-frying dreams. Features Safety: The fryer is encased in a sleek plastic housing that stays cool. The power cord is magnetized so that if something catches on it the cord instantly falls out of the outlet (to avoid pulling on the pot of hot oil). The lid remains shut while lowering and raising the frying basket to prevent splatters. Convenience: A handy oil drainage system features a neatly hidden rubber hose. A filtering system cuts down on odors. A nonstick interior means food doesn’t stick. The frying basket is dishwasher safe. The lid has a window. The oil heats up very quickly in about 10 minutes. Extras: DeLonghi makes several fryers (one model is half the price of this one yet includes the same convenience and safety features) but the Roto fryer has some nice extras. A rotating tilted basket bathes the food as it spins so the fryer needs much less oil. There are five temperature settings between 300°F and 370°F; great for cooking french fries in two stages (do an initial fry at lower temperature and finish at a higher temperature). How it performs This deep fryer operates on one controlling feature: you put food in the basket shut the lid and lower the basket. I had good results with anything sturdy but wet batters stuck and cooked onto the basket. Here’s what I tested and how they fared. Disappointing results: onion rings tempura hush puppies Great results: french fries fried chicken fried shrimp egg rolls panko-crusted chicken strips potato croquettes The bottom line If you fry lots of french fries fried chicken or any breaded or wrapped food invest in the Roto fryer. But if fritters and other battered food are on your menu stick with a saucepan and a deep-frying thermometer. All About Griddles A griddle is a great piece of cooking equipment to have in the kitchen. It is a flat cooking surface with a heat source underneath and can be in one of three formats. It can be a piece of cookware such as a non-stick or cast iron griddle that is heated over a burner or it can be built into a range. There are also electric griddles which are plugged in and rest on the counter separately from a stovetop. Griddles are ideal when cooking for a crowd as they have a large surface area. The fact that there are no sides (as with a skillet) makes it easier to flip food and the open area doesn't trap any moisture so the food—for example hash browns—becomes nice and crispy. Cooking on a Griddle When many of us hear griddle we think of breakfast. Probably because most pancake recipes instruct to "heat the griddle" as you make the batter or as we sit at the counter at the diner we watch the cook crack our eggs onto the griddle. It works well for not only pancakes and eggs but also bacon French toast hash browns and other breakfast items. Griddles are also often used for cooking burgers and other hot sandwiches such as grilled cheese. An electric griddle does have a few advantages over one that is in or on the stovetop. Because it is not relying on the range burners as the heating source the cooking surface is heated evenly throughout. An electric griddle also has a well around the sides for where the grease can drip off and pool. And if you are cooking a lot of dishes at once—for a holiday for example—you are not taking up any of the burners on the stove. Commercial Griddle vs. Flat Top A commercial griddle (i.e. a griddle that is built into a range top) may look similar to a flat top but they are different in certain respects. For one thing flat tops tend to be made of lighter steel and the heat source underneath is made up of multiple round burners not one that is rectangular and runs across the entire top as is with a griddle. Also only food is placed directly on the griddle whereas a flat top can accommodate both food and cookware (such as pots and pans) on its surface. Griddle Safety Whether cooking on a standalone electric griddle or on a built-in griddle on a range it's important to keep some key safety tips in mind. Always use an oven mitt when working with a griddle; as the griddle gets hot it can be easy to forget that all elements of the griddle (including the handles and edges) will heat up. You should also use a properly sized spatula. If you are cooking oversized sandwiches giant pancakes or other large food items use a larger spatula to prevent burning yourself (and the food). It is important to keep an eye on excess grease during cooking. If you are cooking bacon for example you will have a lot of grease and will need to make sure the grease can be drained and will not overflow onto the stovetop. Grease fires occur when grease interacts with an open flame. Griddle Tips The benefit of cooking with a griddle is the big smooth surface it provides. But having this large surface means that you need to keep a few things in mind. First make sure that you use a proper amount of oil butter or non-stick cooking spray to ensure your food does not stick to your griddle. If you are using a very large griddle it can be helpful to keep your oil in a plastic squeeze bottle; this way you can precisely point and aim when adding oil to the griddle. Panini Grill A countertop or stovetop grill that is used to make the traditional panini a small Italian sandwich. Also referred to as a Panini Maker Panini Press or a Grill Press the Panini Grill contains top and bottom ridged heat plates that press and grill the bread in one operation. This feature produces a golden crispy crust on both sides of the sandwich without requiring the sandwich be flipped to grill the other side. Typically the sandwich is filled with a variety of ingredients such as meats cheeses roasted bell peppers roasted egg plant sweet basil sun-dried tomatoes and other similar sandwich fillings. As the weight of the grill presses against the sandwich top and bottom the inside fillings and the crust are compressed as is the crust into a compact sandwich. How to make a Bain Marie? What is a Bain Marie? When baking or cooking you will often encounter this term. Some of you may know what it is but will have never used it. Some of you may have made one but do not know the variety of things it can be used for. So what is a Bain Marie? (pronounced ban mah-REE)? Well it is just a French technical cooking term for a hot water bath (aka Mary’s bath). It is used for cooking delicate foods over low temperatures by using the steam the Bain Marie creates. This is utilized to make temperamental sauces like Hollandaise and egg based custards like Creme Anglaise. A Bain Marie is also a great way to reheat things while keeping the integrity of the texture; for example creamy soups and mashed potato. A Bain Marie is very easy to put together. All you need is a small saucepan with high sides and a large heat proof bowl to put into it that covers the top of the saucepan. My favorite for this is a large clear Pyrex bowl. Place your saucepan on the stove over a medium heat followed by about 4 inches of water. Then add in your heat proof bowl. Be careful as you don’t want the simmering water in your saucepan to touch the bottom of the bowl. You want to make sure your bowl fits snugly over the saucepan so the steam is trapped beneath it. When melting chocolate you don’t want steam to come out from the sides of the bowl as the moisture can make your chocolate seize which is hard to fix. Heat the water to a simmer then add the ingredients you need into the bowl to be melted cooked or re heated. This is such a useful make-shift kitchen tool and one of my favorite alternatives to a microwave. For oven baked custards you will use a large roasting dish and add hot water to come to about 3/4 way up the dishes/ramekins. This is best done when the roasting dish is already in the oven. This ensures a gentle baking of the custard. This technique is also used for terrines and Paté or any food which requires gentle cooking. how to make and use a killing cone Most people choose not to think about how the chicken turkey goose or other winged creature spent its last moments on this earth before getting wrapped shipped and consumed. In fact most people don’t want to know anything about the living version of their food and it is that attitude which has allowed corporations to abuse these beautiful animals for decades. nike air max 90 femme adidas iphone 8 case But the winds of change are a-blowing and we thought it prudent to show you our wonderful friends how and why we make and use a killing cone. First let’s talk about how the killing cone works. iphone 8 plus case back and front The bird is placed head-down into the cone (as seen below). ugg outlet The bird when upside down goes into a sleepy trance-like state. doudoune canada goose We then kill the bird quickly by severing the main artery in the neck with a very sharp knife. The bird then stays in the cone while the blood drains out into a bucket below. Decide which size cone you need to make: large turkey 10-28 Lbs. ugg zalando (5.25″ Base Opening 17″ Top Opening 25″ Height) regular turkey or goose 6-22Lbs. nike air max 95 iphone 8 case hot pink (4.5″ Base Opening 12″ Top Opening 20″ Height) Cornish Cross or duck 6-14 Lbs. (4″ Base Opening 12″ Top Opening 15″ Height) standard breed chicken 2-8 Lbs. indie iphone 7 phone cases (3.5″ Base Opening 9″ Top Opening 16″ Height) bantam 1-2 Lbs. (2.5″ Base Opening 6″ Top Opening 9″ Height) Step Two: Now gather your materials: Sheet of metal (a five foot section will set you back about $15 at a hardware store or you could visit a junk yard and possibly find it for less) Tin snips Drill & bit set Self-tapping metal screws Small screw driver Parchment paper Permanent marker Body hammer or ball-peen hammer

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