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  1. Yikes, just spent over an hour making fries. I soaked the potatoes, then
    pre cooked in 325 for several minutes. Rested the fries -and me - for about
    30 minutes.

    I have a Tfall deep fryer - about 3 years new. It took a heck of a long
    time to cook the fries. I'm wondering if different deep fryers heat the oil
    quicker and make this whole process faster.

    If so, I'd like one!

    elaine

  2. "elaine" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    Yikes, just spent over an hour making fries. I soaked the potatoes, then
    pre cooked in 325 for several minutes. Rested the fries -and me - for
    about 30 minutes.

    I have a Tfall deep fryer - about 3 years new. It took a heck of a long
    time to cook the fries. I'm wondering if different deep fryers heat the
    oil quicker and make this whole process faster.

    If so, I'd like one!

    elaine

    Did you raise the temp. for the second frying? I raise mine to about 375 F.
    from 320 F.

  3. elaine said:


    Yikes, just spent over an hour making fries. I soaked the potatoes, then
    pre cooked in 325 for several minutes. Rested the fries -and me - for about
    30 minutes.

    I have a Tfall deep fryer - about 3 years new. It took a heck of a long
    time to cook the fries. I'm wondering if different deep fryers heat the oil
    quicker and make this whole process faster.

    If so, I'd like one!

    Did you accidentally turn the thermostat down? I had a T-Fel and even
    though I thought I had left it on high the heat adjustment slide had been
    pushed to the far side.

  4. elaine said:

    Yikes, just spent over an hour making fries. I soaked the potatoes, then
    pre cooked in 325 for several minutes. Rested the fries -and me - for about
    30 minutes.

    I have a Tfall deep fryer - about 3 years new. It took a heck of a long
    time to cook the fries. I'm wondering if different deep fryers heat the oil
    quicker and make this whole process faster.

    If so, I'd like one!

    elaine

    So what happened after the initial 30 minutes? 3 years elapsed?

    That *is* a long time to cook fries.

    -sw (see what happens when you post drunk?)

  5. Steve Wertz said:


    So what happened after the initial 30 minutes? 3 years elapsed?

    That *is* a long time to cook fries.

    -sw (see what happens when you post drunk?)

    Tomorrow morning she'll be sober, but you'll still be
    Steve Wertz. Who has the better deal? :-)

  6. "Mark Thorson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:
    Steve Wertz said:


    So what happened after the initial 30 minutes? 3 years elapsed?

    That *is* a long time to cook fries.

    -sw (see what happens when you post drunk?)

    Tomorrow morning she'll be sober, but you'll still be
    Steve Wertz. Who has the better deal? :-)

  7. "Mark Thorson" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:
    Steve Wertz said:


    So what happened after the initial 30 minutes? 3 years elapsed?

    That *is* a long time to cook fries.

    -sw (see what happens when you post drunk?)

    Tomorrow morning she'll be sober, but you'll still be
    Steve Wertz. Who has the better deal? :-)


    Steve's just [censored] of and depressed because he's stuck in Austin, Tx, and
    doesn't live in the SF Bay area anymore. That's why he's plastered half the
    time. Austin is OK from an airplane only.

  8. Kent said:

    time. Austin is OK from an airplane only.

    That applies to pretty much anywhere East of the Rockies.

    nb

  9. "Steve Wertz" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:
    elaine said:

    Yikes, just spent over an hour making fries. I soaked the potatoes, then
    pre cooked in 325 for several minutes. Rested the fries -and me - for
    about
    30 minutes.

    I have a Tfall deep fryer - about 3 years new. It took a heck of a long
    time to cook the fries. I'm wondering if different deep fryers heat the
    oil
    quicker and make this whole process faster.

    If so, I'd like one!

    elaine

    So what happened after the initial 30 minutes? 3 years elapsed?

    That *is* a long time to cook fries.

    -sw (see what happens when you post drunk?)

    Would have thought you folks knew this!!!

    Chips

    1.. Add oil to a large heavy-bottomed pot (fill so oil comes ½ way up the
    pot). Heat oil to 320 degrees F. Working in small batches, blanche the chips
    until soft and cooked through but not browned, about 3 minutes. Make sure
    oil returns to 320 degrees F between batches. Drain on paper towels and let
    cool to room temperature.
    2.. Heat oil to 375 degrees F. and fry chips again in small batches until
    crisp and golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with fish and dip chips in hot
    curry sauce and garlic mayo. Cooking the chips twice will ensure they are
    golden brown and crispy on the outside.
    elaine

  10. Kent said:

    Steve's just [censored] of and depressed because he's stuck in Austin, Tx, and
    doesn't live in the SF Bay area anymore. That's why he's plastered half the
    time. Austin is OK from an airplane only.

    I'd rather be in Austin that in those dry, desolate hills you call
    Hayward. "Welcome to Hayward - The Stockton of the East Bay".

    -sw

  11. In article <Fp1ci.17112$%M5.16630@trndny02>,

    Paco's Tacos said:

    "elaine" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Yikes, just spent over an hour making fries. I soaked the potatoes, then
    pre cooked in 325 for several minutes. Rested the fries -and me - for
    about 30 minutes.

    I have a Tfall deep fryer - about 3 years new. It took a heck of a long
    time to cook the fries. I'm wondering if different deep fryers heat the
    oil quicker and make this whole process faster.

    If so, I'd like one!

    elaine

    Did you raise the temp. for the second frying? I raise mine to about 375 F.
    from 320 F.

    My deep fryer has no temp control.

    It's either on or off.

    Works great as long as I don't overload it.

    Putting too much in at once cools the oil down too quickly.
    --
    Peace, Om

    Remove _ to validate e-mails.

    "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a [censored]" -- Jack Nicholson

  12. "Omelet" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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    Quoted message said:

    In article <Fp1ci.17112$%M5.16630@trndny02>,

    Paco's Tacos said:

    "elaine" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    Yikes, just spent over an hour making fries. I soaked the potatoes,
    then
    pre cooked in 325 for several minutes. Rested the fries -and me - for
    about 30 minutes.

    I have a Tfall deep fryer - about 3 years new. It took a heck of a
    long
    time to cook the fries. I'm wondering if different deep fryers heat
    the
    oil quicker and make this whole process faster.

    If so, I'd like one!

    elaine

    Did you raise the temp. for the second frying? I raise mine to about 375
    F.
    from 320 F.

    My deep fryer has no temp control.

    It's either on or off.

    Works great as long as I don't overload it.

    Putting too much in at once cools the oil down too quickly.

    I raised it as far as it would go. Perhaps I put too much in though - I had
    a lot of fries!
    e.

  13. In article <[email hidden]>,

    elaine said:
    Quoted message said:

    My deep fryer has no temp control.

    It's either on or off.

    Works great as long as I don't overload it.

    Putting too much in at once cools the oil down too quickly.

    I raised it as far as it would go. Perhaps I put too much in though - I had
    a lot of fries!
    e.

    Mine is a 4 cup Fry Daddy. :-)

    Patience is the key! Don't add too much food at a time and you will get
    better results...

    Like I said, too much food added at once cools the oil down and not only
    will it increase cooking time, you don't get stuff as crispy, and it
    will be a LOT more greasy!

    Remember, hot and fast! Same as a good skillet for steak!
    --
    Peace, Om

    Remove _ to validate e-mails.

    "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a [censored]" -- Jack Nicholson

  14. "Omelet" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    elaine said:
    Quoted message said:

    My deep fryer has no temp control.

    It's either on or off.

    Works great as long as I don't overload it.

    Putting too much in at once cools the oil down too quickly.

    I raised it as far as it would go. Perhaps I put too much in though - I
    had
    a lot of fries!
    e.



    snip...........

    Quoted message said:

    Remember, hot and fast! Same as a good skillet for steak!

    Hot and fast............ok, thanks 🙂

    e.

  15. In article <[email hidden]>,

    elaine said:

    "Omelet" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
    news:[email hidden]...

    Quoted message said:

    In article <[email hidden]>,

    elaine said:

    > My deep fryer has no temp control.
    >
    > It's either on or off.
    >
    > Works great as long as I don't overload it.
    >
    > Putting too much in at once cools the oil down too quickly.

    I raised it as far as it would go. Perhaps I put too much in though - I
    had
    a lot of fries!
    e.



    snip...........

    Quoted message said:

    Remember, hot and fast! Same as a good skillet for steak!

    Hot and fast............ok, thanks 🙂

    e.

    I hope this helps! I really do... :-) Good deep fry is awesome!
    --
    Peace, Om

    Remove _ to validate e-mails.

    "My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a [censored]" -- Jack Nicholson

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