In article >,
Peter A > wrote:
> In article >,
> says...
>
> > I'd use grapeseed before I'd use Canola. Ew!
> >
> > Om -> Not a canola oil fan...
> >
> >
>
> Agreed, canola does not belong in salad dressings. It's great for deep
> frying, though.
I use peanut for deep frying. In the first place, it's cheaper and it
has a really nice taste.
>
> But why use grapeseed? In my experience it has no taste, and is valued
> for its very high smoke point.
The high smoke point is why.
To properly sear a steak, the higher temp you can get the oil, the
better.
>
> I must say, though, that not liking the taste of olive oil seems like a
> curse from the gods.
I understand. Tastes are very much of an individual thing.
Grapeseed does have flavor by the way, it's just very light which is not
a bad thing.
Have you ever tried peanut?
It's $8.00 per _gallon_ here!
My deep fryer never smokes the house up.
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