what do you use coconut oil for?

LovesDogsAndBooks

I recently bought a jar of coconut oil because a recipe for nut snack bars called for it. I ended up not making those, now I wonder what else I can use it in. Do you use it like cooking oil for stir-fries and other savory dishes? Where would you use the coconut oil rather than olive oil or the like?

jemhh

I cook my eggs in it each morning. I use it to roast brussels sprouts and potatoes.

ClubSilencio

I used to mix it in with rice. Gives it great flavor.

janjunie

I use it to cook eggs as well.

Alatariel75

It's good for cooking, just note that it has a lower smoke point than many oils.

Personally, I use it on my psoriasis. It seems to help.

rissalatoya

It's great to use when making dog treats too

LovesDogsAndBooks

Honestly, eggs are the last thing I would have thought of! I got to try this, even though my initial reaction is this can't possibly taste good

RelCanonical

I stick some on my elbows and knees when they get a little dry and crusty in the winter. Good stuff, but I'm actually not a big fan of the taste!

PAV8888

I would skip eating unnecessary saturated fats that most heart associations consider to be only marginally healthier than butter ('cause for that small margin I would rather have actual butter, or ice cream, or steak), and use it for my hands and face, especially in winter!

With footnotes to references: http://www.health24.com/diet-and-nutrition/healthy-foods/clearing-up-the-confusion-around-coconut-oil-20160909

LovesDogsAndBooks

I love the smell of it, but I haven't used it for anything yet. I can imagine it's good on rough skin.

nvmomketo

I do a lot of baking with it. I have a family member who is dairy free and it substitutes for butter quite well.

I use refined coconut oil in cooking because it has less flavour.

I occasionally make candy with it or add it to coffee.

LovesDogsAndBooks

PAV8888 wrote: »

I would skip eating unnecessary saturated fats that most heart associations consider to be only marginally healthier than butter ('cause for that small margin I would rather have actual butter, or ice cream, or steak), and use it for my hands and face, especially in winter!

With footnotes to references: http://www.health24.com/diet-and-nutrition/healthy-foods/clearing-up-the-confusion-around-coconut-oil-20160909

Oh, I have no concerns eating butter, so whatever negative health effects are associated with coconut oil, they probably won't bother me.

dadsafrantic

i use duck fat. amazing for fingerling potatoes.

L1zardQueen

I fry my taco shells in it.

Sloth2016

Thai food!

LovesDogsAndBooks

dadsafrantic wrote: »

i use duck fat. amazing for fingerling potatoes.

I am German and love rendered pork fat! Used to gross out my American husband when my parents and I spread it on bread!

JohnnyPenso

I use it as the fat source when preparing coconut dishes for obvious reasons. I've used it for desserts, added it to smoothies etc. I also found if you heated it up and mixed it with equal amounts of grapeseed and almond oil it makes for a good oil for your face and hands and stays liquid if you keep it at room temperature.

cmtigger

It's awesome to use if you pop popcorn in oil.
It also adds a nice flavor to French toast.

And for non food- it's a good deep conditioner for your hair.

Untitled_Unmastered

Yep for frying. And teeth whitening and moisturizer. Excellent at fading stretch marks btw.

Therealobi1

I use it for my hair. Mix it up with other oils
Never thought about cooking with it

comptonelizabeth

LovesDogsAndBooks wrote: »

dadsafrantic wrote: »

i use duck fat. amazing for fingerling potatoes.

I am German and love rendered pork fat! Used to gross out my American husband when my parents and I spread it on bread!

My father was German and used to have "dripping" (pork fat) on rye bread for breakfast !