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oddball question

twhitehousescat
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can you boil water in a deep fat fryer (electric) , or bring the water to a simmer?

I have some components that have to be "simmered" in water + lemon juice , for 10 mins (dont ask) a gas hob or an electric oven /hotplate is not an option in the workshop

can I make my solution up , then turn D f/fryer on to get a nice "simmer" (bubble bubble) , then simply turn off

will a deep f/fryer get that hot with water in it?
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  • *Margaret*
    *Margaret* Posts: 142 Forumite
    Well the boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius and I think deep fat fryers go up much higher than that in order to fry things so it should be technically possible. But I've got no idea if it would harm the fryer or be safe.
  • Callie22
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    Presumably though you are doing this to get the components grease free? I wouldn't think that you could ever clean a deep-fat fryer well enough to make it completely grease free. You'd probably get fat floating on the surface of the water which would attach itself to the components as you pulled them out of the solution. I can't really think of anything else that you'd be able to use. Some slow cookers can get quite hot on the 'hot' settings, so you might possibly be able to get a bit of a simmer one of those, and you'd be able to scrub the bowl clean before using it.
  • twhitehousescat
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    if the deep fat fryer idea would work , a brand new unit would be bought

    I thought a DFF would have got hotter (and adjustable) than a slow cooker , the items need "simmering " for 10 mins , then washed under running water to clear lemon (acid)

    temp is the question
  • twhitehousescat
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    *Margaret* wrote: »
    Well the boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius and I think deep fat fryers go up much higher than that in order to fry things so it should be technically possible. But I've got no idea if it would harm the fryer or be safe.

    as a non "chef" at what point (degrees) does cooking oil do its job
  • Dclutterchique
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    twhitehousescat wrote: »
    as a non "chef" at what point (degrees) does cooking oil do its job
    Well, according to the following site, chips are cooked at 130C and 190C, so a DFF should get water hot enough.


    http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/thebestchipsyouhavee_93121


    As an alternative (thinking slightly outside the box), would it be possible to use a vacuum flask instead?
  • ariarnia
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    According to almighty google, the way you're supposed to clean a fryer is by boiling water in it.

    (http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-a-deep-fryer/)

    So it WILL safely boil water for a number of minutes.

    The question would then be: will your components be damaged by being boiled at over 100 deg?
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  • twhitehousescat
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    Dclutterchique wrote: »
    Well, according to the following site, chips are cooked at 130C and 190C, so a DFF should get water hot enough.


    http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/thebestchipsyouhavee_93121


    As an alternative (thinking slightly outside the box), would it be possible to use a vacuum flask instead?

    large surface area motorcyle carberetters like the photo , but stripped into smaller parts

    amal-1.jpg

    although I have an expensive and large ultra sonic cleaner , I find 2 x 250ml of lemon concentrate and water , simmering for 10 mins works mire efficiently


    a quick look shops things like this: http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4237350


    that would be ideal in thec workshop , (hav,tt checked specs yet )
  • suki1964
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    Short answer is yes, but don't expect the internal thermometer to hold out, buy a sugar thermometer to ensure you are getting the right temp for as long as you need



    I do have a chip pan and I don't trust the internal thermometer, I always double check with a handheld one
  • Dclutterchique
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    twhitehousescat wrote: »
    large surface area motorcyle carberetters like the photo , but stripped into smaller parts

    amal-1.jpg

    although I have an expensive and large ultra sonic cleaner , I find 2 x 250ml of lemon concentrate and water , simmering for 10 mins works mire efficiently


    a quick look shops things like this: http://www.argos.co.uk/product/4237350


    that would be ideal in thec workshop , (hav,tt checked specs yet )
    I guess that's a 'no' to a vacuum flask, unless Thermos make one the size of a DFF:D.
  • Apodemus
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    ariarnia wrote: »
    The question would then be: will your components be damaged by being boiled at over 100 deg?

    Unless you use a pressure cooker, it is simply not possible for water to exist at a higher temperature than 100 deg, so there is no risk of the temperature being too high.

    The fryer thermostat will not reach its cut off temperature, so it will not simply simmer, it will boil fiercely until it boils dry.

    Rather than a fryer, you could look at a steamer.

    Or simply bung the Components in the dishwasher.
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