Country Gas - Farmington

We will be closed on Thanksgiving Day - be sure to stop in by Wednesday to top off bottles or pick up any supplies needed for a successful Thanksgiving holiday.

As always, we like to remind everyone how to safely fry a Turkey (because if you've never tried fried turkey, you're missing out!). The National Fire Protection Association says Thanksgiving is the leading day for home cooking fires. So if you're going to fry a Turkey, here’s a few tips for doing it safely.

- Use the turkey fryer outdoors on a sturdy, level surface that's at least 10 feet from your home, structure, and flammable materials. Don't use the fryer on a wooden deck, in a garage, or under a patio cover.

- Keep a fire extinguisher nearby. If there's a fire, don't use water on it.

- Make sure the turkey is completely thawed before you put it in the fryer. A partially frozen turkey can cause the oil to splatter!

- Don't overfill the fryer. You can test how much oil you need by filling the fryer with water, placing the turkey in, and measuring the water level.

- Never leave the fryer unattended because the oil will continue to heat up and could catch fire.

A turkey should be cooked to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (73.9°C) - approximately 3-4 minutes per pound @ 325-350°F.

The National Fire Protection Association said Thanksgiving is the leading day of the year for U.S. home cooking fires.

Today we had the pleasure of celebrating Anthony’s 20th and Greg’s 10th anniversary with Country Gas! Thank you both for your hard work and for serving our customers so well!

Leave a note for Anthony and/or Greg in the comments and we’ll make sure they get it.