what oils do you us to fry in?

[strmrdr]

edit: That should be use lol

lately iv moved to using extra virgin olive oil almost exclusively.
Since then I haven't liked the heavy taste of vegetable oil.
The only place I use it is when I'm deep fat frying. (lard is best but its a pita to deal with)

What oil do you use most?

 

[scarleta]

Extra virgin olive oil for cooking mostly.Also use canola.Use Udo''s blend for salads as this oil can''t be heated.I have also sesame oil, alomond, walnut , hazelnut and few more that I use from time to time..

 

[luckystar112]

I use evoo most of the time when cooking. Darn it''s expensive though. lol.

I usually use vegetable or corn oil when making marinades though.

 

[Pandora II]

I only use extra virgin olive oil. Used to be v expensive here - is now about $6 for 750ml and double that for the really good stuff.

 

[Skippy123]

I try not to cook w/oil if I don't have to. I use olive oil but not too often.

Storm, I was reading about your fried carrots. Have you tried swee potato fries, yummo

I actually have those once a year. hehehe

 

[chiefneil]

I use EVOO as a general-purpose oil. For stir-frying I use avocado oil as it has a higher smoke point. I also have some garlic-infused grapeseed oil that I use when the mood takes me. Those three are all very healthy oils and taste great, too. I also sometimes use white truffle oil for marinades and sauces.

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 7/21/2007 10:09:14 AM
Author: Skippy123
I try not to cook w/oil if I don''t have to. I use olive oil but not too often.

Storm, I was reading about your fried carrots. Have you tried swee potato fries, yummo

I actually have those once a year. hehehe

sweet tater fries havent had em in years but they be yummy

 

[rainbowtrout]

EVO is actually bad for true frying because its burning point is far too low. If you want to, say, make deep fried chicken, I use canola oil.


For sautés, stir frys, and eveything else not involving a vat of oil at 350 degrees, I use virgin olive oil. For salad dressings, bread dipping, or sautes where I want the olive oil as a distinct flavor, I''ll use the good stuff. But it doesn''t really matter in a stew or the like, I''ve found. In fact I''ve come to like the more forward "olive" taste of good virgin oil in cooking.

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 7/21/2007 11:26:45 AM
Author: strmrdr

Date: 7/21/2007 10:09:14 AM
Author: Skippy123
I try not to cook w/oil if I don''t have to. I use olive oil but not too often.

Storm, I was reading about your fried carrots. Have you tried swee potato fries, yummo

I actually have those once a year. hehehe

sweet tater fries havent had em in years but they be yummy

I shall have to try those....I like sweet taters cooked the usual way, so these are worth a try

 

[Skippy123]

What are your favorite things to eat Storm? You got me interested in your meals because of Harriet''s comment ont he Fried Rice. hehehe

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 7/21/2007 11:34:19 AM
Author: Lorelei

Date: 7/21/2007 11:26:45 AM
Author: strmrdr

Date: 7/21/2007 10:09:14 AM
Author: Skippy123
I try not to cook w/oil if I don''t have to. I use olive oil but not too often.

Storm, I was reading about your fried carrots. Have you tried swee potato fries, yummo

I actually have those once a year. hehehe

sweet tater fries havent had em in years but they be yummy

I shall have to try those....I like sweet taters cooked the usual way, so these are worth a try

oh, oh, if you like french fries you will LOVE french sweet potatos be careful

they are naughty

 

[partgypsy]

I''m half greek so our family was doing the olive oil thing before it was "popular"

.
90% + of stuff we cook/fry/bake is virgin or extra virgin olive oil, rest usually butter

. A few things, like pancakes and quick breads I use canola oil as well.
Surprisingly you can use olive oil for stuff you wouldn''t think; we pop our popcorn in olive oil and think it tastes great. Also many traditional greek desserts and cookies use a combination of olive oil and butter.
Although I may eat the "proper" fats, I definitely don''t have a low fat diet

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 7/21/2007 11:45:29 AM
Author: Skippy123
What are your favorite things to eat Storm? You got me interested in your meals because of Harriet''s comment ont he Fried Rice. hehehe

punkie pie (pumpkin)
pretty much anything with burnt burger .. burgers, tacos, getti etc.
lurkey (turkey, legs are fav.)
fried lice (rice)
taters of all sorts
stew
rilled sneeze (grilled cheese)
izza (pizza)
spork steaks (pork)
spork rump roast (pork)
licken (chicken, legs is favorite)
anything with cheddar sneeze

hmmmmm
corn and spare grass(asparagus) and brookie(broccoli) and cauli(cauliflower)

I hate pretty much any kind of bean other than green beans.
ban beans!!!

What I usually do is burn a mess(3lbs) of burger then make different dishes out of it for a week.
Same with fried lice usually cook up a large batch then eat it all week, frying it as needed.

This week was a splurge on burger week(only had rice 4 times) this next week will be a rice week I think.

 

[Skippy123]

mmmm, grilled cheese!

ha ha, I love beans especially black beans!
ETA: What is your recipe for fried rice Storm????

 

[Lorelei]

I am going to try these sweet tatie fries I think sometime! I like sweet taties baked in the oven with butter and brown sugar...I need to hunt for Strms fried rice recipe too!

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 7/21/2007 12:30:10 PM
Author: Skippy123
mmmm, grilled cheese!

ha ha, I love beans especially black beans!

i had rilled sneeze to go with my taters last night was yummy!
ya can have the beans!

 

[Ellen]

Date: 7/21/2007 12:32:12 PM
Author: Lorelei
I am going to try these sweet tatie fries I think sometime! I like sweet taties baked in the oven with butter and brown sugar...I need to hunt for Strms fried rice recipe too!

Have you ever made sweet potato casserole??

I have a recipe that''s delish, it''s almost like a dessert really.

I use EVOO for little jobs, and Canola for larger ones.

 

[Lorelei]

Haha...rilled sneeze! I will have to remember that one!

Ellen, no I haven''t ever made a sweet tatie casserole, but I would like to!

 

[Linda W]

DH loves fried chicken once in awhile and I fry that in peanut oil. It is soooooooooooooooo yummmmmmy. Everything else I use olive oil.

We love salads and I only use EVOO and balsamic vinegar. To me that is the ultimate salad dressing.

 

[Ellen]

Date: 7/21/2007 12:43:16 PM
Author: Lorelei
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Ellen, no I haven''t ever made a sweet tatie casserole, but I would like to!

I''d be happy to post it for you, I''m just not sure where. Don''t want to put it in the WWT, I''ll get yelled at, it''s not low cal.

 

[Skippy123]

Date: 7/21/2007 1:52:55 PM
Author: Ellen

Date: 7/21/2007 12:43:16 PM
Author: Lorelei
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Ellen, no I haven''t ever made a sweet tatie casserole, but I would like to!

I''d be happy to post it for you, I''m just not sure where. Don''t want to put it in the WWT, I''ll get yelled at, it''s not low cal.

Start maybe a receipe thread of peoples indulgent recipes. I have one that is super bad and super yummy.

 

[Ellen]

Skippy, great idea, I''ll do that!

 

[Kay]

I love virgin olive oil (along with some balsamic vinegar) for dipping bread and dressing salads or grilled veggies. I rarely use olive oil for actually cooking since it has such a low smoke point. For the past several years, I have used grape seed oil almost exclusively for sauteing. It has a relatively high smoke point; a light, neutral flavor; and lots of antioxidants.

 

[Miranda]

Date: 7/21/2007 11:26:58 AM
Author: rainbowtrout
EVO is actually bad for true frying because its burning point is far too low. If you want to, say, make deep fried chicken, I use canola oil.


For sautés, stir frys, and eveything else not involving a vat of oil at 350 degrees, I use virgin olive oil. For salad dressings, bread dipping, or sautes where I want the olive oil as a distinct flavor, I''ll use the good stuff. But it doesn''t really matter in a stew or the like, I''ve found. In fact I''ve come to like the more forward ''olive'' taste of good virgin oil in cooking.

Ditto this.

I like to use solid shortening Smart Beat when I''m making fried chicken. It makes the coating drier and crunchier.

 

[MichelleCarmen]

I mostly use expeller pressed organic extra virgin olive oil and also unrefined organic extra virgin coconut oil. For stir fry, I use organic sesame oil.

 

[sumbride]

we make sweet potato "fries" all the time, but in the oven instead of deep frying. I just cut them into thin slices, spray with a bit of pam (or you could use oil), a dash of sea salt, and into the oven at 425 for about 30-40 minutes. They are AWESOME! And much better for you than plain white potatoes.