Frying Oil ???

[Zogman]

I know frying fish in oil is bad. But I like it. So what is everyone's preferred oil?

AT the present time I have Peanut oil on hand and yes it is more expensive. In the past we have bought the large containers at Cabelas or Sams. I have no idea what kind it is.

Anyone have strong prefernces???

 

[Retired Educator]

In my experience peanut oil is good in that it has a higher smoke or burn temperature but if you are careful to not get the temperature to high and use a thermometer I find that canola oil works just as good. Canola oil also has no taste and is less likely to induce an allergic reaction that peanut oil might have for someone allergic to peanuts.

 

[deleted_account]

peanut for me too. anything but vegetable oil, eesh for greasy. I've heard cottonseed oil is supposed to be good too

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canola is a-ok too

 

[Twitch]

If I'm going through the work of doing a full on deep fry with the big turkey fryer I'm going with peanut oil. If it's just a little pan on the grill or on the stove I'm less picky and will go with canola or even vegetable oil.

 

[Captain Ahab]

I usually use canola.

 

[guywhofishes]

Ha ha. I use vegetable (soybean) oil all the time. Rave reviews, no complaints. Tried the higher dollar peanut, canola, yadda and no diff we could detect.

Fry at 365F with decent equipment that doesn't burn the oil and it's all good.

I buy cheap oil so I can swap it out often.

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I find spattered canola to set up like shellac. Makes me wonder what it does in my body - ha ha.

 

[Zogman]

Ha ha. I use vegetable (soybean) oil all the time. Rave reviews, no complaints. Tried the higher dollar peanut, canola, yadda and no diff we could detect.

Fry at 365F with decent equipment that doesn't burn the oil and it's all good.



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I find spattered canola to set up like shellac. Makes me wonder what it does in my body - ha ha.

ICK That sounds scary. Thanks.

 

[Davy Crockett]

When my wife fries fish or lean meat we use Olive oil, When I fry fish or lean meat we use butter. Sometimes I throw a slice or two of bacon in the pan for lean meat. Frying stuff in cast iron is top priority.

 

[Captain Ahab]

I would fry in lard if people wouldn't freak out about it and it didn't set up at room temp.

 

[Davy Crockett]

LOL After I posted that an ad with a picture of a guy with a fat belly showed up. "They" are watching every word we type.

 

[DirtyMike]

It found coconut oil to be great to fry fish. Just a little sizzle is all I want. I'm not a big deep fryer kind of guy.

 

[deleted_account]

It found coconut oil to be great to fry fish. Just a little sizzle is all I want. I'm not a big deep fryer kind of guy.

I dunno why but I've never tried coconut oil. I even have some. I love deep fried fish but I usually pan fry too as its easier for one meal

 

[Davy Crockett]

Does coconut oil leave a strong coconut taste ? I've read it's supposed to be healthy but I'm not crazy about the taste.

 

[Petras]

coconut oil is very good for you, and no it doesn't leave a strong coconut taste. Just a little hint is all.

 

[Allen]

Dude, soy helps you grow breasts. Therefore, I limit my soy intake to soy sauce at Hu Hot.

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Big drawback to coconut oil is that it's expensive.

 

[svnmag]

Deep frying: Peanut

Sauteing: Olive oil with a pat of Smart Balance

 

[svnmag]

Actually, it's usually bacon grease but I will use the above: In all honesty; it's usually a couple pats from the skillet which bacon is eventually deep fried or used for ribeyes. When it's time to do steaks, the excess pig fat is either discarded and/or used to replenish the pig lard Tupperware container. (This can be DANGEROUS: NEVER let your solid fat level to go above 1/2 full in the skillet!)

When the cast iron is "clean"; I resort to the OL combo in a ceramic pan as I build up the cast iron supply with more bacon. I've been known to scrape out the grease for eggs, hamburgers, porkchops etc but these "lesser" meats are most often relegated to lidded ceramic or the grill.

Hot bacon grease also makes some wonderful french fries.

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My bacon ain't pretty but it sure as hell melts in your mouth.

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The best cooking is done on the rack or paper towel; when it looks half done it is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk5-lHug5H0

 

[DirtyMike]

Coconut oil is expensive but for as often as I eat fried fish it works well for me. My wife picked up a big jar of it at Costco for realitvely cheap. Most fish gets cooked on the grill.

 

[LBrandt]

E-V-O-O for steaks and pork chops. Bacon grease for eggs and lean burger. That good old pig fat makes your heart valves slam shut like a broken garage door.:;:exactly

 

[H82bogey]

Olive Oil for fish and no breading. Add some Cajun spice and enjoy. Much more heart healthy.