Frying Oil?

[mattrd]

Hey everyone. I have a question. I finally got a fryer, now I just need to know what is the best oil to use in it? (Peanut, corn, veg.,,,) Any info would be great! Thanks!

[Christopher Quast]

Peanut hands down, it won't breakdown as fast as the others, last time I orderd mine through a friend that has a restaurant and it was labeled heavy duty and this stuff is the schmidt!!!

One thing to remember is not to ever get the oil too hot or it will burn and breakdown and your fish or turkey will taste like [PoorWordUsage].

[morefishplease]

Your throwing your money away with peanut oil. A lot better oils that don't breakdown and cost a lot less. Peanut is a good oil just expensive for what you get.

[bbqhead]

I use peanut oil, I get it at menards. works great for me.

randy

[morefishplease]

Don't get me wrong, peanut oil is a good oil. I work for a soybean oil processing plant and have never used peanut oil for fish frying or at home and I can buy it at cost. A product such as Extend canola frying oil would be a great choice.

[norwall]

I agree canola is the best,but more recently had someone suggest Lard,what are your thoughts on that Mr. Buttermaker

[morefishplease]

I agree canola is the best,but more recently had someone suggest Lard,what are your thoughts on that Mr. Buttermaker

haha Mr buttermaker!! My thoughts on lard......heart attack!! Economy gets any worse and the lard sandwhich will be back in style

[bak2MN]

I just had a fish fry last night and I just used the cheapest canola oil from wally world and it worked great $6.00 and I will be able to use it again. If I catch any more fish.

[gman2002]

does anyone have a decent way to strain and reuse the oil ? how many times do you reuse before it goes bad

[Chef]

Put Cheesecloth inside of a large strainer/colander. It will trap the small chunks and residue.

You can keep the oil in the fridge for probably two-to-three weeks max before it starts to taste old. And "old tasting" is a matter of personal taste, frankly. I wouldn't use it more than 2x's personally.

[loosegoose]

I use cotton seed oil. It is just as good as peanut oil and costs about $10 less.