Joyce Donahue

2022-11-23 14:41:43

No, deep frying will not flash-thaw that frozen turkey!

Yesterday in the grocery store, the woman at the checkout mentioned that the store will be busy today and even tomorrow... and that sometimes people show up on Thanksgiving morning to check out with a frozen turkey. She laughed and said, "What? Are they going to eat in three days?" Hopefully, they are not going to try this!
https://theconversation.com/why-do-frozen-turkeys-explode-when-deep-fried-168933

Why do frozen turkeys explode when deep-fried?

Deep-fried turkeys are delicious, but making one can be dangerous. The scientific reason for fiery Thanksgiving mishaps? A difference in the densities of ice, water and oil.

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