Another thread on the Cajun Fryer

After reading the 56 post under another thread, I decided to buy one. I went to basspro to get one and couldn't believe their price. It was $380 for the cooker and $100for the stand AND THIS WAS FOR THE 4 gal model. I checked other dealers listed on their website and found the best price (closest to me) at Lumber 1 in Mayflower. I bought the 6 gal version (non stainless) with stand for $436 taxes and all. I called another guy in Clinton (who didn't have any in stock, but is ordering some to sell now) and he was kind of shocked they sold them for that price. I don't know what's a deal on them, but if that's a good price they have 3 left and a couple different models also..

One question I do have is what's the best tasting oil that's still relatively good for you to cook with. Since I won't have to completely change it very often maybe I can buy a little better oil than whatever has the best price when I go to the store...

I prefer peanut oil.

I use peanut oil but thinking about trying rice oil next time.

Peanut has been best for me. I get it at Sams club. Its a little more expensive I think but it will last longer.

Peanut oil is very good for high temp cooking.

I think Louann peanut oil in Walmart is great. I buy the big red box. Leaves no taste of oil whatsoever. Tried the GeV brand but leaves a bad taste.

I use the Canola oil for my 8.5 gallon . peanut oil has a higher burning degree, but if you use it for public, lots of people are allergic to peanuts and by products.

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Originally Posted by steve48

I use the Canola oil for my 8.5 gallon . peanut oil has a higher burning degree, but if you use it for public, lots of people are allergic to peanuts and by products.

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Yep. Howdy Steve.

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Originally Posted by dko

I use peanut oil but thinking about trying rice oil next time.

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I've never fried fish in rice oil, but have had good success frying turkeys in rice oil.

I like to use cottonseed oil when I can get it but would like to try rice oil. Save your old grease, works great to burn brush or stumps