Oil shelf life

[bucketmouth64]

What is the shelf life of peanut oil for my turkey fryer? Oil been used 2-3 times. It's about 3 years old, it's been stored in the plastic jugs. I'm guessing it shouldn't be used, but I just thought I would ask. What's the best way to dispose of old oil? Ask local restaurants if they would dispose it?

[fishattacker]

I always get rid of old cooking oil by starting a little campfire and burning it.

[delcecchi]

You can always smell and taste it. If it is rancid, it should be pretty obvious. It doesn't spoil and get dangerous so far as I know, it just smells and tastes bad.

[Mike89]

del is right, it will tell you

[pikestabber]

Freeze it when not in use...stores well for a long time. As others have said, the oil will let you know. Rancid oil has a horrible smell.

[bucketmouth64]

Thanks. I decided to buy new oil.