How well does this infrared smoker work as a turkey fryer compared to the Char-Broil oil free Turkey Fryer?
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FAR SUPERIOR. You might think that the gas version, which I also owned at one time, would be a better cook. I would have to say that the infrared version cooks a better bird. Since I love the smell of a good turkey wafting throughout the house, the safest way to do this is to use the infrared. In addition, when I used the gas version there was a definite difference in flame intensity as the bird cooked---some flames were bigger or smaller than others---no symmetry. The infrared gives you a perfect dispersion of heat around the entire bird. Hope this helps.
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I don't have the fryer but the smoker works excellent. Even though the smoker is slightly more expensive you will recoup the costs without having to buy propane and it is much easier to use by just plugging in. Turkey, roasts, wings come out excellent. Have only tried ribs a few times but they did not come out as good as my smoker - I need to test a few more recipes butI do think after a few trials I can get good, tender ribs. If you cook ribs at high and fast they will be good but notreal tender. Overall, a really good buy and you will be happy. It is so easy to use and clean - they call it the Big Easyfor a reason. I don't have the fryer but the smoker works excellent. Even though the smoker is slightly more expensive you will recoup the costs without having to buy propane and it is much easier to use by just plugging in. Turkey, roasts, wings come out excellent. Have only tried ribs a few times but they did not come out as good as my smoker - I need to test a few more recipes butI do think after a few trials I can get good, tender ribs. If you cook ribs at high and fast they will be good but notreal tender. Overall, a really good buy and you will be happy. It is so easy to use... » Read More I don't have the fryer but the smoker works excellent. Even though the smoker is slightly more expensive you will recoup the costs without having to buy propane and it is much easier to use by just plugging in. Turkey, roasts, wings come out excellent. Have only tried ribs a few times but they did not come out as good as my smoker - I need to test a few more recipes butI do think after a few trials I can get good, tender ribs. If you cook ribs at high and fast they will be good but notreal tender. Overall, a really good buy and you will be happy. It is so easy to use and clean - they call it the Big Easyfor a reason. « Show Less
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i haven't used the oil free fryer, but i will tell you it cooks the turkey quick crisp and comes out Juicier than i have ever had a turkey come out, and I love the smoker part. Smoking the turkey long and slow is even more tender and delicious, you just don't get the crispy outer. Hope this helps.
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We have done just about everything in the infrared and I have to say it out performs any other cooking source we have used in the past! Quicker, cleaner and safer to use. Don't hesitate to purchase!
455324
I haven't used it for a turkey yet but I did a chicken and it was outstanding. This product is amazing. I've cooked shish kabobs, ribs, ny strip, pork butt, pork chops, pork lion, corn, and salmon. All came out fantastic. Each time I filled the front with wood chips and let it go. Best cooking tool I've used in years. I barely use my grill now.
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i did a turkey for last thanksgiving that everyone loved... I like that it is electric and i don't have to worry about the propane. Just rub it down with peanut oil.
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We did a turkey and it was delicious, moist, crisp, incredible Have not used the oil free turkey fryer and likely won'tsince this is excellent. Also, have done beef roast, lamb shoulder, ribs, pork shoulder and butt for pulled pork, and we have loved everything. Don't hesitate to get it and start enjoying!
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We are very happy with the quiet and the dust removal.. AND I can't help with your specific question, we don't smoke and have not had cooking or other smoke.
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There similar, but infrared better. The Black and Decker Thermal is very good for the price.
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I use it in a Char Broil Big Easy Smoker, with a 15lb turkey due to limited space of the unit. If space is available I don't know why a 25lb bird wouldn't work.
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I've owned the TCO650 for about 6months now and feel that I can answer your question. I cook about 10 lbs of food per week and haven't used my full-sized oven since (unless I am cooking for a party). The toaster oven is BIG, and even the back of the unit is rounded so you can fit pans that have large rims. I find that the toaster oven bakes quickly and very evenly. Since it is much smaller in size, is heats quickly and stays hot. I usually bake at 25 degrees lower than packages ask for. This oven only allows you to set the temperate in 25 degree increments (300, 325, 350, etc). Setting a casserole on the lower level helps it bake more evenly and prevents burning on the top by keeping distance between the top of the food and the burners on the top side of the unit. I would say that this unit is up to the task, especially for the price. I bought it through Amazon for $--Fifty--Five when it was on sale but if it was stolen I would gladly pay 2-3x the price--well worth the money. The only disadvantage (and this is a disadvantage that I find with all electric cookers) is the the broil is never as good as a gas broiler. It heats more evenly and doesn't get that char/crisp that a gas broiler can do. But all in all definitely go for this toaster is you're looking for one that replaces a full sized oven!
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Well Randy, I had a turkey fryer made by another company and the burner was junk. It would burn the bottom of any pot I put on it, so I cut it off and welded the King kooker burner in its place and reused the same regulator and hose that came with the fryer. Now it works better than I had planned and has a nice flame pattern with no black residue. I like it and it works well.
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Take a look at the Camerons stove top smoker. Better yet, the NordicWare kettle smoker. I have both and like the Nordic best. Does a whole chicken. Best to use one of these indoors.
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Masterbuilt 20100809 Butterball Oil-Free Electric Turkey Fryer and Roaster go to product details. There is a link to the manual
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This isn't infrared. However I do use this one for outdoor frying. The end is submersed in the oil.
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Yeah - I use mine on a turkey fryer. If anything I have to keep it turned down as my burner is capable of producing more than enough heat. Hope that helps!
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I have not experienced any issues with the power of this unit. It heats up quickly and smokes the food in a timely manner. You really only need more wattage with a larger box.
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While it is certainly possible to not turn on the rotisserie switch, the turkey is not entirely submerged in the oil, maybe only 2/3 of the way. This means that you would have to do the work of the rotisserie and turn the bird yourself. I would not recommend it. On the other hand, the manual/DVD for the unit mentions that one can use it for regular deep-frying, presumably for items that can be completely submerged.
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Not sure what that is? assuming you are asking if it fits in a Turkey oil Fryer? It would but the fryer has a basket which lifts out when you are done were this would have to be manually pulled up as it does not have a handle. It works great on a Big Green Egg or Weber style BBQ as the Turkey is setting vertically.
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Since I've never used a Tfal fryer, I can't really compare them. As I understand it, though, the two items are completely different in their technology, as in a fryer compared to a convection oven. I'm afraid your question is like comparing apples to oranges.
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Larry, this was the first smoker I bought. I made a few alterations to help it perform a little better. The offset smoker allows you to refuel without opening up the cooker side. I found that it is a little tricky to maintain an even cooking temp, but once achieved it would hold steady for quite a while. As a first attempt with a smoker it is worth the price.
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I don't have the smoker, I have the Big Easy Turkey Fryer. Yes, they all worked for me. I can't image them not working though, because they all connect to the basket that gets lowered into the smoker/fryer. Its not like they connect to the accrual smoker. Hope this helps. Worse case you return it, you will know it as soon as you open the box.
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I have never used the Masterbuilt, but I can that this fryer is awesome! I cooked up 2 turkeys for Christmas, each one was a little over 16LBS. Although this fryer states it can do a larger bird, I wouldn't push it because the spigot needs to be able to rotate the turkey. But this thing worked great! I should have gotten one sooner. The turkey took exactly one hour to cook and I used coconut oil rather than vegetable oil, less fat and less soaked in grease.