I love Smoked Turkey; it’s probably the one single meat that I love the most smoked. That being said there are times when I just don’t feel like heating up the smoker and yet I want a good turkey. Well I have the answer for you, the Butterball In-Home Turkey Fryer!  In my opinion the next best thing to a smoked turkey is a fried turkey. Here is my review of this awesome product.

When you first see this unit it will remind you of an oversize bread maker, at least that’s what it reminds me of. Its light weight, attractive and easy to use! What’s more, you can use this unit to fry ANYTHING to include wings; fries, onion rings and the list of possibilities are endless!

I have had a large Cajun Turkey Frier that has been in hibernation for several years. The reason is the amount of peanut oil you have to use is crazy, plus what do you do with the oil afterwards? Sure you can store it, but that’s a giant pain in the tush.

What I like about the Butterball In-Home Turkey Frier is that it uses only 2 gallonsof peanut oil or your choice of cooking oil! My recommendation is to use the peanut oil it has a higher burn point but if you have people who are allergic to peanut oil I would recommend the Canoila oil. The end result is a very moist, tender and delicious turkey with a wonderful and flavorful crisp skin!

  You can cook a turkey as large as 14 pounds. A plus is the non-greasy taste as and clean-up is a cinch as they have installed a drain in the back of the unit for quick and easy disposal of the oil.

 The unit is well built, made of stainless steel and has a digital display with a cook timer and all kinds of power and safety indicators. The porcelain inner pot is an easy clean as well. A full owner’s manual that is easy to read is included.

If smoking a turkey is not an option for you this year, and you’ve been scared to fry a turkey because of all the rumors and horror stories you’ve heard of morons having mishaps with a Turkey Fryer, Butterball has come out with one heck of a product that you can use again and again, and use not only for turkeys but endless cooking items and Ideas. For me, I’m using this bad boy to fry up some Atomic Buffalo Turds!!

You can purchase the Masterbuilt Butterball Turkey on line at On Amazon.com for $117 or you can find it in other outlets for as much as $179 at Best Buy.  Check on line and find the best buy for your dollar. But I would order one soon to avoid supplies running out!

I hope you enjoyed this review and have given you an option if you’re unable to smoke a Thanksgiving Day or Holiday Turkey! Happy Holidays and remember… Smoke On!!