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    Quote Originally Posted by rojoguio View Post
    I've got to hold a spot here for a picture of an aluminum fish fryer bottom. More when I get the picture.
    This Fish Fryer Pan has been mounted on the wall as a Trophy. The DU is a bar under a elevated home on the bayou, there is also a commercial kitchen where we throw down serious groceries. This fryer was used frequently but one afternoon after too many Barley Pops my buds put the aluminum fryer on the gas range without oil. After realizing their mistake they poured the oil in the pan and it immediately caught fire. Excessive Barley Pops and aluminum fryers don't mix.

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    10 inch cast iron skillet.
    Mine is my great grandmothers passed down to my by my mother.
    I am 66 so that tells you how old it is.
    I remember mother frying chicken in it as a kid. Wouldn’t trade it for anything. Works perfect. Matter of fact it will be frying Crappie today as it does every Saturday. Crappie Saturday as the grandkids call it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chuck Adams View Post
    10 inch cast iron skillet.
    Mine is my great grandmothers passed down to my by my mother.
    I am 66 so that tells you how old it is.
    I remember mother frying chicken in it as a kid. Wouldn’t trade it for anything. Works perfect. Matter of fact it will be frying Crappie today as it does every Saturday. Crappie Saturday as the grandkids call it.
    Chuck.


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    Dude that’s so awesome, I love family stuff passed on like that. Saturday’s were always fish day growing up. My dad loved eating fish so he always took the family to a fish house to eat. Even when we moved out, married and started our own families it was an open invitation every Saturday and he always paid for everyone. Sadly we lost him in 2017 and that tradition stopped as well. Keep it going long as you can. I promise those memories are priceless!!!
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    SuperDave, the tradition doesn't have to end! You can keep getting the family together on Saturdays, all you have to do is speak up!
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    Quote Originally Posted by 10point View Post
    You really got me thinking about that cajun fryer. Not sure I need it though as I only do a couple big fish frys each year and when I do that I use my 10qt aluminum. Many times I just use a little fry daddy.
    The 2.5 gal would be perfect for you. Your oil will last for a year!! Huge savings and less mess. Unit is available with or without a stand and is easily transportable.


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    for deep frying , I have two cast iron dutch ovens , they work great for big gatherings ( double burning propane cooker )
    I have a cast iron pot that is about 8 inches across and 6 inches deep , it works great for smaller batches.
    To pan fry , a big skillet does a great job.


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    FYI on making oil last forever. Websturantstore.com sells commercial cooking oil filters. I filter mine then store in the chiller. Lasts so long after a year I change. It lasts without flavor changing, it just gets better from the seasonings that have flavored the oil.

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    Aluminum gets hot fast, looses heat faster, and is difficult to maintain an even temperature, especially when your adding or removing fish, potatoes, mushrooms, corn fritters, etc.
    Stainless Steel is more temperature stable and provides a longer life than aluminum.
    Cast Iron takes the longest to get to temperature, however it doesn't suffer temperature fluctuations like aluminum or stainless steel. Plus cast iron will retain the flavor of a thousand meals before which can't be beat. With proper care, cast iron will last for generations.

    I personally have cast iron skillets from 3" up to 16" in diameter. Also have Dutch Ovens from 1 quart up to 14 quarts. I can make anything in cast iron, including a fish fry. Even have a set of ceramic coated cast iron pots and pans.

    I have one stainless steel pot. I brew beer in it.
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