Anyone ever use a big fryer like this?

[IceFishingNate]

Here's the description, it's from Menards, but I've seen it at cabelas too.

The Chard™ Heavy Duty 10.5 Quart Aluminum Fish Fryer is perfect for camping, tailgating, or backyard cooking. Constructed from commercial-grade aluminum and cast iron featuring a 10.5 quart stockpot with two side handles. Includes a 50,000 BTU burner, stand and CSA approved hose and regulator.

Heavy-Duty 10.5 quart aluminum fry pot w/basket
15 1/2" Tripod Stand
50,000 BTU cast iron burner
CSA approved regulator w/Hose
Lightweight strainer basket - cool touch handle and rear clip for easier draining
5" Deep Fry Thermometer
Easy assembly
Outdoor Use Only
Cooking oil sold separately
Cooking oil & propane tank sold separately.
Brand may vary.

Shipping Dimensions: 16.0 x 14.25 x 9.5
Shipping Weight: 14.4 lbs

Brand Name: Chard™

[JimQ]

I actually modified my "turkey fryer" a few years back and ended up with something a lot like that.  I took a notch out of the support ring to allow the handle of a big cast iron pan to fit down on the burner.  Works like a dream.

Looks like that one should work well!

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[curt69]

They work great . We have 2 . Normally use one for fish and the other for frys , onion rings , poppers and battered mushrooms . We have some big fish frys and you can cook a lot of food fast .

[missoulafish]

Mine has a bigger pot. Cajun Cold Smoke fried turkeys !

[Burt Lake Ron]

It's the only way to go when cooking for a large group of people.

[IceFishingNate]

Ok sweet, I just bought one today on sale at menards.  Looking forward to using it

[bobberbill]

That's a good price. I have one and use it in the summer for fish boils. We use it to heat water for canning, also. Too big for a small meal. I got one for my son for Christmas and paid somewhere around 40$.

[husb0023]

I have one at the house.  It has fried just about everything under the sun at one time or another.  Gotta love frying outside because you have none of the cleanup.

[hnd]

beware the elcheapo ones.  i had one and all the parts were so crappy, i had to replace them to the point where it wasn't worth the low initial price.  also the aluminum pots those things come with are junk and will start to warp quickly.  i bought burners and had a friend weld me up a double cooker.  its lasted a long time. 

[CrappieGuy]

Replace the aluminum pan with a cast iron dutch oven and you will have a great cooker.   Holds the heat much better if your doing multiple batches.

[spudsaway]

Wow I love the American prices on things. My cousin did up a Turkey in a big version and it was amazing. You need to measure the liquids properly or it gets dangerous dropping a Turkey into hot oil over a flame, he also makes amazing wings.. 

 27 bucks OMG up here Min $50

[fishlessman]

first thing i would do with that is cut that support ring off so my big lobster pot would fit on it along with my 17 inch lodge frypan. mine doesnt have that pot holder ring and without it you can do more types of  cooks

[Burt Lake Ron]

don't burn the oil.  350 degrees for vegetable oil, 375 or 400 for peanut oil, don't remember.

[IceFishingNate]

I didn't know u could burn oil. Thanks

[Burt Lake Ron]

I didn't know u could burn oil. Thanks

Well you certainly can.  And if it gets too hot it can start a fire that is almost impossible to put out.  Do not cook on a deck of your cabin or house.  If you do and the oil BURNS your house will too.

[IceFishingNate]

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Well you certainly can.  And if it gets too hot it can start a fire that is almost impossible to put out.  Do not cook on a deck of your cabin or house.  If you do and the oil BURNS your house will too.

Thanks for the info,  will use in the driveway

[matzilla]

We use the same...actually have 3 of them with 16qt stainless pots. Use some easy off on the burner every now and then to keep things clean

[missoulafish]

Unless you have your fryer on dirt, put down a piece of cardboard or newspaper. Makes cleanup a lot easier. Fish and potatoe chips aren't usually a problem but if you cook a turkey or a chicken and there is ANY moisture in it, it will react VIOLENTLY with the oil and oil will go EVERYWHERE. It's at this point where the fires usually start. If there is any doubt, lower it SLOWLY and let the moisture escape. Don't drop it all in at once. Two more tips, don't over fill the pot and use peanut oil. Have fun:)

[IceFishingNate]

Ya not gna use for chicken or turkey, fish only maybe onion rings or something like that.  This fryer really isn't made for large turkeys

[gearheart]

Got an older one 150K BTU Sounds like the burner on a hot air balloon.   Used it last fall with a 30 gal. cast aluminum pot to make corn on the cob for 50 Boy Scouts.   You can scorch oil before it ignites and food will be if you do so watch the heat.  350-375 is ok. More is danger 450 is fire. Slap a lid on it and hope it stays in the pot.

[backwoodswalker]

Yup, Only way to do a fish fry. Whole family gets together a couple times a year for a fry. I have 2 turkey fryers and 1 pan like that. My son has same. Don't know how we got along without em'  Steve

[cold_feet]

Use mine all the time. Great for doing 10 lbs of chicken wings at a crack.  Once you do fish Oils are shot for other foods fish spreads flavor through the oil.

[campingonh2o]

I have one like the picture below. It is great for fish and chips at the same time. We use it for a large fish fry we do each year , the wide and long pan holds a lot of fish. We use tongs to remove fish as we add fish of different size etc. and keeps the "hot" fish coming out non-stop. The mesh table is removable and a nice feature. As others have posted keep an eye on your oil temp too hot and it will burn (turn black or turn into flame!) We have used it to boil corn etc also great multi use cookers.
 


P.S.  I pour some of the used oil in the fire pit (a little as it is flammable after 350 degrees) We have the best smelling camp fire in the area.

[conesuscrab]

That is a nice looking rig.  What brand is it?

[campingonh2o]

Not sure of brand, I picked it up at Cabela's 5-6 years ago for around $80 bucks.

[IceFishingNate]

Saw the exact same one at scheels too just yesterday

[shark]

Replace the aluminum pan with a cast iron dutch oven and you will have a great cooker.   Holds the heat much better if your doing multiple batches.

 

[ice dawg]

I didn't know u could burn oil. Thanks

Must burn since people use it for diesel fuel.

[PKnotlost]

This is what I use...The CC320 uses the JETC32 burner and produces 320,000 BTU weight 59#
http://www.cajunshoppe.com/crab.htm

It will throw a flame 4 feet high and get a big pot of oil to 275 in about 13 min on medium heat! Its a bit overkill but its more fun when you have an element of danger to it!

[spudsaway]

 69 bucks Canadian Tire still I may get one for Corn Boil Parties when Corn is in season and the fall air is great for the backyard