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What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.
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Default wrote:

> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.



"Best" is kind of subjective, but the lowest calorie oil would be mineral
oil. It also does not get rancid, so you could filter and reuse it over
and over. HTH :-)

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Default wrote:

> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.



"Best" is kind of subjective, but the lowest calorie oil would be mineral
oil. It also does not get rancid, so you could filter and reuse it over
and over. HTH :-)

Bob
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> wrote:

> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.


You're frying, so peanut, canola or corn oil is good. You
want something with a high smoke point and very little
flavor to impart.


Practice safe eating - always use condiments
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On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 05:06:53 GMT, Default
> wrote:

> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.


You're frying, so peanut, canola or corn oil is good. You
want something with a high smoke point and very little
flavor to impart.


Practice safe eating - always use condiments


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zxcvbob > wrote in
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> Default wrote:
>
>> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest
>> ones aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's
>> healthy OR good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.

>
>
> "Best" is kind of subjective, but the lowest calorie oil would be
> mineral oil. It also does not get rancid, so you could filter and
> reuse it over and over. HTH :-)
>
> Bob


Surely you're not serious. The OP would probably shit himself to death!
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zxcvbob > wrote in
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> Default wrote:
>
>> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest
>> ones aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's
>> healthy OR good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.

>
>
> "Best" is kind of subjective, but the lowest calorie oil would be
> mineral oil. It also does not get rancid, so you could filter and
> reuse it over and over. HTH :-)
>
> Bob


Surely you're not serious. The OP would probably shit himself to death!
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sf > wrote in
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> On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 05:06:53 GMT, Default
> > wrote:
>
>> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest
>> ones aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea
>> what's healthy OR good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.

>
> You're frying, so peanut, canola or corn oil is good. You
> want something with a high smoke point and very little
> flavor to impart.
>
>
> Practice safe eating - always use condiments


When I was a teen there was a small local restaurant that had the most
remarkable tasting French Fries. When asked how they made them, we learned
that they used peanut oil and changed the oil in their fryers daily.

Wayne
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sf > wrote in
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> On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 05:06:53 GMT, Default
> > wrote:
>
>> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest
>> ones aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea
>> what's healthy OR good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.

>
> You're frying, so peanut, canola or corn oil is good. You
> want something with a high smoke point and very little
> flavor to impart.
>
>
> Practice safe eating - always use condiments


When I was a teen there was a small local restaurant that had the most
remarkable tasting French Fries. When asked how they made them, we learned
that they used peanut oil and changed the oil in their fryers daily.

Wayne
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Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
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> Default > deliciously posted in
> :
>
>> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest
>> ones aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's
>> healthy OR good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.

>
> I use canola oil and it works well. I do not reuse or recycle the oil.
>
> Michael


I make fries so infrequently these days...But when I made them more often I
used a mix of canola and lard. The gourmet fries lovers (my kids and their
friends) liked them better than McD's. But it's been a while.

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Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote in
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> Default > deliciously posted in
> :
>
>> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest
>> ones aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's
>> healthy OR good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.

>
> I use canola oil and it works well. I do not reuse or recycle the oil.
>
> Michael


I make fries so infrequently these days...But when I made them more often I
used a mix of canola and lard. The gourmet fries lovers (my kids and their
friends) liked them better than McD's. But it's been a while.

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and water.
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hahabogus wrote:

> I make fries so infrequently these days...But when I made them more often I
> used a mix of canola and lard. The gourmet fries lovers (my kids and their
> friends) liked them better than McD's. But it's been a while.


Did you cut your own potatoes or use frozen ones?
Goomba

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hahabogus wrote:

> I make fries so infrequently these days...But when I made them more often I
> used a mix of canola and lard. The gourmet fries lovers (my kids and their
> friends) liked them better than McD's. But it's been a while.


Did you cut your own potatoes or use frozen ones?
Goomba



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On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:07:37 -0600, Steve Wertz wrote:

> Now that the fast food industry doesn't use it anymore, where does
> all the beef fat go?


sausages.
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On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 00:07:37 -0600, Steve Wertz wrote:

> Now that the fast food industry doesn't use it anymore, where does
> all the beef fat go?


sausages.
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On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 05:06:53 GMT, Default wrote:

> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.


Lard is absolutely the best. But I think most of the taste depends on the
variety of potato used.
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On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 05:06:53 GMT, Default wrote:

> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.


Lard is absolutely the best. But I think most of the taste depends on the
variety of potato used.
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Steve Wertz wrote:
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> On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 05:06:53 GMT, Default >
> wrote:
>
> >What's the best oil for French Fries?

>
> Beef fat.
>
> Now that the fast food industry doesn't use it anymore, where does
> all the beef fat go?
>
> -sw


Soap, sausages, animal feeds etc


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Steve Wertz wrote:
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> On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 05:06:53 GMT, Default >
> wrote:
>
> >What's the best oil for French Fries?

>
> Beef fat.
>
> Now that the fast food industry doesn't use it anymore, where does
> all the beef fat go?
>
> -sw


Soap, sausages, animal feeds etc
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In article > ,
Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote:

> I use canola oil and it works well. I do not reuse or recycle the oil.


Isn't it supposed to work better on the second or third use?

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In article > ,
Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote:

> I use canola oil and it works well. I do not reuse or recycle the oil.


Isn't it supposed to work better on the second or third use?

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Scott wrote:

> In article > ,
> Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote:
>
> > I use canola oil and it works well. I do not reuse or recycle the oil.

>
> Isn't it supposed to work better on the second or third use?


I remember it says that in _The_Professional_Chef_,
but I believe that was in reference to lard or beef fat
deep frying oils. A mono- or polyunsaturated vegetable
oil would be more likely to develop off flavors with use.



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Scott wrote:

> In article > ,
> Dog3 <dognospam@adjfkdla;not> wrote:
>
> > I use canola oil and it works well. I do not reuse or recycle the oil.

>
> Isn't it supposed to work better on the second or third use?


I remember it says that in _The_Professional_Chef_,
but I believe that was in reference to lard or beef fat
deep frying oils. A mono- or polyunsaturated vegetable
oil would be more likely to develop off flavors with use.





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"Default" > wrote in message
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> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy

OR
> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.


I have read that rendered horse fat is considered the best in France (I am
not kidding!). Lacking that, there probably is no one "best" oil because it
depends on personal tastes. You can make terrific fries with peanut, canola,
or essentially any other vegeable oil. I bet rendered beef fat would be good
too.


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"Default" > wrote in message
...
> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy

OR
> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.


I have read that rendered horse fat is considered the best in France (I am
not kidding!). Lacking that, there probably is no one "best" oil because it
depends on personal tastes. You can make terrific fries with peanut, canola,
or essentially any other vegeable oil. I bet rendered beef fat would be good
too.


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do NOT use mineral oil for cooking ! it is a mineral oil from oil wells, and
not meant for food consumption. It is used as a strong laxative. Not used in
foodl

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do NOT use mineral oil for cooking ! it is a mineral oil from oil wells, and
not meant for food consumption. It is used as a strong laxative. Not used in
foodl

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On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 15:34:50 GMT, Peter Aitken wrote:

> I have read that rendered horse fat is considered the best in France (I am
> not kidding!).


Horsemeat can be really nice, I prefer it to beef, but can't get it very
often. I don't see why the fat shouldn't be just as good.
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On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 15:34:50 GMT, Peter Aitken wrote:

> I have read that rendered horse fat is considered the best in France (I am
> not kidding!).


Horsemeat can be really nice, I prefer it to beef, but can't get it very
often. I don't see why the fat shouldn't be just as good.
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On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 05:06:53 GMT, Default > wrote:

>What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
>aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
>good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.


90% peanut + 10% olive!

best,

Jiminy
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On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 05:06:53 GMT, Default > wrote:

>What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
>aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
>good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.


90% peanut + 10% olive!

best,

Jiminy
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Hello Everyone: There is a restaurant that we go to in the Northern
part of Rhode Island that has some AWESOME french fries. They do not
use frozen potatoes to make them. They come out browned just right
and they have a hint of a sweet taste to them. Not sure what is used
to make them but some of us think that it is peanut oil. They may
also make their chicken that way but I'm not certain about that.
This place does not have a menu. They only have two dinners to
choose from. We think that the chicken may be cooked in a pressure
cooker. Does anyone know how to get the french fries to have that
hint of a sweet taste to them? Thank You. Have a nice sunny day.
Amanda

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Hello Everyone: There is a restaurant that we go to in the Northern
part of Rhode Island that has some AWESOME french fries. They do not
use frozen potatoes to make them. They come out browned just right
and they have a hint of a sweet taste to them. Not sure what is used
to make them but some of us think that it is peanut oil. They may
also make their chicken that way but I'm not certain about that.
This place does not have a menu. They only have two dinners to
choose from. We think that the chicken may be cooked in a pressure
cooker. Does anyone know how to get the french fries to have that
hint of a sweet taste to them? Thank You. Have a nice sunny day.
Amanda



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Default > wrote in message >...
> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.


Best tasting? Oil of pork, good old fashioned lard.

Cam
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Default > wrote in message >...
> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.


Best tasting? Oil of pork, good old fashioned lard.

Cam
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sumgai wrote:
>> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
>> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR

>
>> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.

>
>Best tasting? Oil of pork, good old fashioned lard.



Oil for fries shouldn't have any taste or it will cover up the potato flavor...
for fries I prefer sunflower oil.


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sumgai wrote:
>> What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
>> aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR

>
>> good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.

>
>Best tasting? Oil of pork, good old fashioned lard.



Oil for fries shouldn't have any taste or it will cover up the potato flavor...
for fries I prefer sunflower oil.


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If you only plan on making a few servings use clarified butter, I make
them this way for the kids as a special treat. Not something you want
to eat on a regular basis.

>What's the best oil for French Fries? I'm guessing the healthiest ones
>aren't the best tasting, but at the moment I have no idea what's healthy OR
>good tasting oil, so any input is appreciated.


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