URGENT - Oil for Deep Fryer

Post by **M.T. Livewell** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 8:37 am

Need info. Misses Livewell is sneaking out this morning for last minute groceries.

What kind of oil is best for the deep fryer?

MT

Post by **Iceman** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 8:44 am

Peanut oil tasty

Canola oil healthy

Post by **big-o** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 8:54 am

I use what ever is cheapest..... seems to work well

best place to get the oil is costco

Post by **M.T. Livewell** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 8:57 am

Thanks fellas.

We ain't fighting with Costco today. So it'll be the bulk aisle at Loblaws.

Any idea how much oil we'll need to cook a 16lb bird?

thanks
M.T. Livewell

Post by **Iceman** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:01 am

Can't help you there M.T.
Only cook fish and never 16 pounds worth! (I wish I had 16 pounds of fish to cook

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Post by **M.T. Livewell** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:23 am

Thanks boys.

MT

Post by **Pints** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 9:27 am

Over 5 gallons.

Check this site:

http://www.eatturkey.com/consumer/cookinfo/fryturk.html

Post by **Big EZ** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 10:10 am

The higher the smoke point the better. Oils break down with each use, lowering their smoke point, so an oil with a higher smoke point will let you re-use the oil multiple times.

Here's a rough guide:
http://www.goodeatsfanpage.com/Collecte ... Points.htm

Post by **SkeeterJohn** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 10:18 am

Big EZ I never knew that.. good link and worth knowing

Post by **Big EZ** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 11:55 am

Although I haven't seen it on the market here yet (it's a fairly new product), rice bran oil is supposed to be an incredible oil. Very light, healthy, and a very high smoke point ~490F. If you ever see it in a shop, it's probably worth a try.

Post by **big-o** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 12:25 pm

I was at Costco this moring to pick up oil....place was almost empty....

Post by **CNs** » Fri Dec 24, 2004 3:57 pm

5w10 should cook up nice

Post by **Tubey** » Sat Dec 25, 2004 10:16 am

As a walleye guide in the north, we used solely Canola oil for shore lunch. Less potential for allergic reaction, and it is one of the "healthier" options out there.

Post by **Jigs** » Sat Dec 25, 2004 8:19 pm

10 - W - 30.........except on real cold days..........Then use canola. High smoke point.

Jigs.