Olive oil alternative
rachkatha
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Can anyone recommend an alternative to olive oil that isn't too processed? Mainly for roasting veggies and cooking omelettes etc
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Why isn't olive oil acceptable for roasting vegetables and cooking omelettes?6
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All oils are processed.. They aren't just naturally flowing around. But if anything, look into extra virgin olive oils, coconut oil or another seed oil (although these all get really expensive).2
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Grapeseed oil has a higher smoke point, which means it can withstand higher temperatures. It's also, as the PP points out, hella expensive. Like, it's probably the ideal oil for deep frying, except for its tendency to bankrupt the user when used in large quantities.4
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I use coconut oil for different things when cooking.0
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Butter. You can even make your own at home.0
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We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.8
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I love coconut oil for roasted and grilled veggies- I think it really brings out the natural sweetness of the veggies. I also use it for meat and seafood (especially shrimp) and popcorn. If you don't like a strong olive oil taste, extra light olive oil does the same job without adding a ton of flavor.1
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Avocado oil is better/more stable for cooking @ higher temps than olive oil. Olive oil is better for topping already cooked foods (salads, etc).
I’m Greek; olive oil is in my blood, lol1 -
I like coconut oil purely because it is easier to measure out by gram than is any liquid oil.0
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lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
I gave my answer because butter is always the answer. Circumstance doesn't matter.11 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
I gave my answer because butter is always the answer. Circumstance doesn't matter.
^^^ It's true. Butter IS always the answer.2 -
French_Peasant wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
I gave my answer because butter is always the answer. Circumstance doesn't matter.
^^^ It's true. Butter IS always the answer.
Nope!
The correct answer to everything would be 427 -
Detritus_1965 wrote: »French_Peasant wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
I gave my answer because butter is always the answer. Circumstance doesn't matter.
^^^ It's true. Butter IS always the answer.
Nope!
The correct answer to everything would be 42
Well, so long and thanks for all of the olive oil.12 -
French_Peasant wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
I gave my answer because butter is always the answer. Circumstance doesn't matter.
^^^ It's true. Butter IS always the answer.
+1. And if not butter, peanut butter. Also 42. Don't forget your towel.6 -
French_Peasant wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
I gave my answer because butter is always the answer. Circumstance doesn't matter.
^^^ It's true. Butter IS always the answer.
Except when the answer is bacon.
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DON'T PANIC2
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Bacon Fat!
But really any oil will be processed. That's how you get oil.0 -
French_Peasant wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
I gave my answer because butter is always the answer. Circumstance doesn't matter.
^^^ It's true. Butter IS always the answer.
Except when the answer is bacon.
I make an amazing filet mignon that is sauteed in butter and olive oil (2:1 ratio). And then I wrap it in bacon. So beat that.3 -
French_Peasant wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
I gave my answer because butter is always the answer. Circumstance doesn't matter.
^^^ It's true. Butter IS always the answer.
Except when the answer is bacon.
I make an amazing filet mignon that is sauteed in butter and olive oil (2:1 ratio). And then I wrap it in bacon. So beat that.
For the win! Next time your making that just remember it's only about 1/2 hour from my house to yours. Just sayin'....1 -
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I love avocado oil.0
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@ashliedelgado Me too!0
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
I gave my answer because butter is always the answer. Circumstance doesn't matter.
Well, I have to admit, you almost have me there. (Except for high heat.) 0 -
ashliedelgado wrote: »
?? I cook mine in a skillet. I don't have any problem saving the fat.1 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
I gave my answer because butter is always the answer. Circumstance doesn't matter.
Well, I have to admit, you almost have me there. (Except for high heat.)
Ghee.1 -
lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
Honestly, there is a finite number of possibilities here. It's another oil, butter, cooking spray and bacon grease. Not exactly endless possibilities. And for those who are really into cooking.. well they probably already know a good alternative. That is why I answered the way I did.0 -
"ashliedelgado wrote: »Truth - I cook my bacon on a sheet pan to be able to save the fat.
I bake my bacon too.
Mainly because it cooks more evenly w/o splatter and frees up the stovetop for other things.
I stopped collecting the bacon fat after I filled a pint jar that I keep in the freezer.
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lynn_glenmont wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »We'd have to know what your problem is with olive oil to recommend a good alternative for you.
You would think that, wouldn't you? Doesn't seem to be stopping other folks, though.
Honestly, there is a finite number of possibilities here. It's another oil, butter, cooking spray and bacon grease. Not exactly endless possibilities. And for those who are really into cooking.. well they probably already know a good alternative. That is why I answered the way I did.
True! As a Chef, you use the fat or fats that is right for the application and flavor profile you want. There is no need to be married to one fat over another, keeping in mind reasonable intake of saturated fats.
For example, today I made a autumn salad that contained sprouted spelt, apple, cucumbers, craisins, pumpkin seeds, almonds, broccoli sprouts and lime juice with Toasted Sesame Oil as the fat. The nutty flavor of the Toasted Sesame Oil was just the right thing and gave a better flavor layer than EVOO or Sunflower Oil would have. Different tools for different jobs.2
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