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


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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?

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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

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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.

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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 by Judy, USMC
to clarify the sequencing
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