yall use avocado oil?

[WTM]

supposed to be high smoke point oil but it smokes more than anything for me.

 

[Lt.Dan]

It's all I use on my griddles. It doesn't start smoking until it hits over 450°

 

[WTM]

It's all I use on my griddles. It doesn't start smoking until it hits over 450°

yeah thats what i thought but but undoubtedly the brand i bought smokes when just sauteing something. may need to tey another brand.

 

[TAFKAP]

supposed to be high smoke point oil but it smokes more than anything for me.

Yes, it's probably my favorite "vegetable" oil. Works great on my cast iron. I get the spray bottles of it at Costco, hit my pans with a light glaze when they preheat, then drop some butter in when it's hot.

 

[TAFKAP]

yeah thats what i thought but but undoubtedly the brand i bought smokes when just sauteing something. may need to tey another brand.

I can't remember exactly the cost, but it's appx. $12 for a 2-pack. These last us at least a month, with near daily use

 

[ImThere]

Mostly all we use these days. Every once in awhile we use olive oil.

 

[WTM]

i use a lot of light evoo/butter for general sauteying but was looking for some higher smoke point oil for wok cooking to get away from nut and grape seed oil. the avocado oil i use is highly rated and refined so it doesnt make sense. i was browing hb meat for chili on medium heat and it still started smoking before i put meat in.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/BetterBo...sJlggfwIqGfU1f4X2Vzk3K-Lciw5tA7hoCWBsQAvD_BwE

 

[Jon]

It's all I use. It's a heathy option.

 

[WTM]

It's all I use. It's a heathy option.

yeah coincidence that folks didnt start having heart attacks until crisco made from seed oil came about and quit using lard and butter.

 

[Jon]

yeah coincidence that folks didnt start having heart attacks until crisco made from seed oil came about and quit using lard and butter.

Facts. Seed oils are killing us.

 

[mike243]

You would be surprised at the temps a skillet hits before you throw stuff in. A laser is about the only way you can tell or a induction burner

 

[mike243]

https://www.healthline.com/health/heart-disease/history lot of misconceptions about foods, It has always been a issue for a lot longer than most folks think, probably started when the first skillet was invented lol

 

[TAFKAP]

Maybe you're using too high a heat to smoke the oil? Do you preheat your pan on low before adding oil? Highest I go to brown meat is medium on my gas burners

 

[WTM]

You would be surprised at the temps a skillet hits before you throw stuff in. A laser is about the only way you can tell or a induction burner

yeah i have one. with wok cooking you vary the temps a lot during the cooking process.

it never happens with peanut oil or grapeseed oil. even just browning meat in a stainless pan it smokes before it even hits 350-400. kind of strange. it may just be this bottle of oil. im about out and will try another brand or try the spray tafkap uses.

 

[Lt.Dan]

i use a lot of light evoo/butter for general sauteying but was looking for some higher smoke point oil for wok cooking to get away from nut and grape seed oil. the avocado oil i use is highly rated and refined so it doesnt make sense. i was browing hb meat for chili on medium heat and it still started smoking before i put meat in.

Try Chosen Foods brand. That's what we use. I also use a lot of clarified butter when I have it.

 

[BMan]

Try Chosen Foods brand. That's what we use. I also use a lot of clarified butter when I have it.

Do you use ghee for your clarified butter?

 

[buckbstr_1]

I put water in my pan and get to a simmer. Dump out hot water and spray some avocado oil and butter and sauté my veggies.

 

[mike243]

Bought some store made Ghee and don't recall the brand, had a bad chemical smell to it, cooked something and didn't like it, might make some homemade where I know what's in it.

 

[Lt.Dan]

Do you use ghee for your clarified butter?

No. I use unsalted butter and clarify it myself. Although Ghee would be much easier. I've never tried it. Maybe one of these days.

 

[Lt.Dan]

Bought some store made Ghee and don't recall the brand, had a bad chemical smell to it, cooked something and didn't like it, might make some homemade where I know what's in it.

I imagine it was sitting on the store shelf a long time. People just don't cook anymore. I make my own. It's a bit of tedious work but worth it.

 

[Shag]

I buy the store brand avocado oil from Food Lion and/or Aldi. Haven't had any issues with smoke. Avocado oil, EVOO and butter…sometimes lard….are pretty much all I use nowadays. Only use I have for canola oil is quenching knives…and it stinks then too! I HATE the smell of fried foods!

 

[tonybart55]

I can't remember exactly the cost, but it's appx. $12 for a 2-pack. These last us at least a month, with near daily use

This is what I use too, Costco usually has a two pack for a good price

 

[TAFKAP]

This is what I use too, Costco usually has a two pack for a good price

Yep, Costco's 2-pack is usually the same price as a single can at the regular grocery store.