"Masterbuilt Butterball Professional Series Indoor Electric Turkey Fryer" on sale

[JJCandlesCrafts]

I don't know much about this particular product, capacity-wise, but thought the deal looked ok. It's at least pretty...

From the specs, looks to have temp controls from 125-375, drain valve, and can hold a 14 lb turkey. $64.99 + $5 shipping - am sure there's cheaper, but thought I'd share in case anyone has any feedback on this particular model. http://sellout.woot.com/offers/masterbuilt-butterball-turkey-fryer

This deal will be over after only one day, so by end of day THURSDAY it won't be around anymore. Anyone have any insight into this particular fryer?

[justajesuschick]

Looks as if it got 4.5 stars out of 5 on Amazon with almost 700 reviews. Also some additional pictures for those considering.

http://www.amazon.com/Masterbuilt-20010109-Butterball-Professional-Electric/dp/B002JM1ZMY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354202652&sr=8-1&keywords=Masterbuilt+Butterball+Professional+Series+Indoor+Electric+Turkey+Fryer%2C+Stainless+Steel

[Judy, USMC]

I have the larger round turkey fryer and there are some differences. First the one above uses less oil - 2 galons vice the 3-5 gallons that the round one will hold/melt. The round one has the drain facing forward ... and the heating element temperature guage also faces forward. With this one the element/guage faces forward but the drain is on a back corner. I got 1 used from a friend which prompted me to get 2 more. I don't see them on their site anymore as a new item.

Found this page with images of the round ones I have. Love them! Larger capacity than a presto and not as expensive as a specifically made water jacket 40# wax melter. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=masterbuilt+electric+turkey+fryers&id=4260E4D006794388ACEA2863C6C685454509AF88&FORM=IQFRBA

[JanetsCandles]

Looks like the bigger one has been discontinued

[FaithfulScenter]

I found this one, but geesh that's expensive, is that the going rate for these?

http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&keywords=new%20masterbuilt%2028qt%20electric%20digital%20turkey%20fryer%20steamer%20boil%20cajun%20injector&page=1&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Anew%20masterbuilt%2028qt%20electric%20digital%20turkey%20fryer%20steamer%20boil%20cajun%20injector

[Old Crab]

I have the larger round turkey fryer and there are some differences. First the one above uses less oil - 2 galons vice the 3-5 gallons that the round one will hold/melt. The round one has the drain facing forward ... and the heating element temperature guage also faces forward. With this one the element/guage faces forward but the drain is on a back corner. I got 1 used from a friend which prompted me to get 2 more. I don't see them on their site anymore as a new item.

Found this page with images of the round ones I have. Love them! Larger capacity than a presto and not as expensive as a specifically made water jacket 40# wax melter. http://www.bing.com/images/search?q=masterbuilt+electric+turkey+fryers&id=4260E4D006794388ACEA2863C6C685454509AF88&FORM=IQFRBA

Judy

How well does it work vs the presto pot?

I'm wondering how long it takes to melt wax.

[bugtussle]

That is the WRONG one! How are you going to get the wax into your pot? Plus, it holds a lot less wax. You want the round one.

[Judy, USMC]

Judy

How well does it work vs the presto pot?

I'm wondering how long it takes to melt wax.

Naturally, since it is larger it does take just a bit longer to melt the wax. I usually will start off with an empty pot and add about 5# of wax. As that melts I add more. My soy flakes seem to melt faster when added to the already melted wax rather than dumping all the flakes in at one time.

I think it depends more on the style of pouring you are used to. I pour several batches of different scents at a time. I'll pour 12 clamshells and 24 1oz ellipso souffles in one aroma at a time (a little less than 4# per FO.) I normally have the space to do 6 FOs at a time and that gets the pot fairly well drained but still leaves enough hot wax to add more flakes. So I will pour the FO in sequence and usually by the time I've finished pouring the last FO the first-poured FO containers are ready to be closed or covered and the labels put on. By the time I get them all done (closed and labeled) the turkey fryer wax is hot enough for round 2. I can usually get 18 aromas comfortably poured in one day (labels pre-made of course.) HTH

Edited December 1, 2012 by Judy, USMC
to clarify the sequencing