Do any of you have a rig with a fryer? I'm wondering how you can roll a rig down the road with hot oil in the fryer. Is there a sealed lid that you can get or do you have to drain the oil before you transport?
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Heh heh.
My thoughts exactly....about two years ago. I thought about the roach coaches and that they don't drain the fryer between stops......
No, you can't travel with hot (or cold) oil. I saw a guy's trailer that had these custom-built stainless tanks, I thought they looked nice until I found out what it cost to have 'em made.
My solution (OK, my wife's):
She bought two big pressure cookers at the junk store. They probably wouldn't hold pressure...but they do hold hot grease. I filter the grease right into the two pots, which of course have tight-fitting lids.....and away we go.
Makes cleaning fryers fun.....well, not really. But it works great and was cheap too.
My thoughts exactly....about two years ago. I thought about the roach coaches and that they don't drain the fryer between stops......
No, you can't travel with hot (or cold) oil. I saw a guy's trailer that had these custom-built stainless tanks, I thought they looked nice until I found out what it cost to have 'em made.
My solution (OK, my wife's):
She bought two big pressure cookers at the junk store. They probably wouldn't hold pressure...but they do hold hot grease. I filter the grease right into the two pots, which of course have tight-fitting lids.....and away we go.
Makes cleaning fryers fun.....well, not really. But it works great and was cheap too.
Hi.
Just a question to add. I have seen table top models of the fryers that have the hood type thing attached eliminating the fire hazard and need for the big system. Kind of a self contained unit. I didn't really look closely at them, but does anyone know if they are built for travel?
Kate
Just a question to add. I have seen table top models of the fryers that have the hood type thing attached eliminating the fire hazard and need for the big system. Kind of a self contained unit. I didn't really look closely at them, but does anyone know if they are built for travel?
Kate
i almost bought one of those, many years ago, when they first came out. it looked very neat, but in a pinch, you cant hurry it up, like the regular models. it will only cook one order at a time. i am sure they will travel, but not very efficient for business.
best to get counter top or stand alone models. just drain oil into big pot(with lid) before travel.
best to get counter top or stand alone models. just drain oil into big pot(with lid) before travel.