Re-using cooking oil.

Menk · 28-11-2010, 09:06

Yesterday I deep fried for the first time. Not having a deep fat fryer, I used a frying pan with a whole bottle of oil. It was chicken pieces I cooked (very nice they were too) but now I'm left unsure what to do with the oil.

I remember my mum had a chip pan which came out most days of the week, and the oil was frequently topped up but seldom changed - but the oil which has had the chicken in it is dirtier, so I don't know if I can re-use it? It seems so wasteful to get rid of it after one use though!

What should I do - re-use it? Try to keep some of the cleaner oil at the top? Or just get rid of it? Oh and how do you dispose of it? It's not going to be a trip to the the recycling tip is it? Does fried chicken always pose such a problem or am I making a mountain of it?

earthling13 · 28-11-2010, 09:19

I don't do any deep frying but I remember my mum used to let it cool and then pass it through a sieve back into it's original container. I think it was probably re-used about about 5 or 6 times.

RootsFran · 28-11-2010, 10:02

Sieve it through a clean cloth, or muslin and keep it in a container, it can be used a few times before you throw it away, I usually throw it in the compost bin, veg oil.

Sad_BB_Addict · 28-11-2010, 10:07

I use a metal strainer & re-use it 5-6 times. If it gets really claggy, mix with with corn, oats, leftovers to make cakes to put out for the birds.

Libertarian · 28-11-2010, 12:51

You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying.

Iggy's Boy · 28-11-2010, 13:08

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Originally Posted by Libertarian

You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying.

I'd just like to point out that the above comment is nonsense.

Menk · 28-11-2010, 13:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertarian

You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iggy's Boy

I'd just like to point out that the above comment is nonsense.

Don't think it can have been meant seriously!

molliepops · 28-11-2010, 14:02

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Originally Posted by Menk

Don't think it can have been meant seriously!

Actually some people do believe this to be true - not something I can afford to believe though so I will carry on sieving and reusing and assume as I am 49 and it hasn't killed me yet it's fairly safe to use.

degsyhufc · 28-11-2010, 14:04

I have a double deep fat fryer. One with crispy n dry and the other with beef dripping.

I reuse until the look, smell and taste of the oil starts to overpower the food. I get a good couple of months out of it and that's a good couple of dozen frys.

If it was in a restaurant or such then obviously it wouldn't be acceptable but for my personal home use i'm going to get the most use out of it before I replace it.

Menk · 28-11-2010, 14:07

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Originally Posted by molliepops

Actually some people do believe this to be true - not something I can afford to believe though so I will carry on sieving and reusing and assume as I am 49 and it hasn't killed me yet it's fairly safe to use.

That poster is talking about never frying in veg oil, let alone re-using it. Very weird idea - but I suppose it takes all sorts.

degsyhufc · 28-11-2010, 14:13

What else do you use veg oil for? Salad dressing?

Libertarian · 28-11-2010, 20:11

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Originally Posted by degsyhufc

What else do you use veg oil for? Salad dressing?

I wouldn't use it in my car let alone let it past my lips. Check out how it's made, you wouldn't either.

Libertarian · 28-11-2010, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Menk

That poster is talking about never frying in veg oil, let alone re-using it. Very weird idea - but I suppose it takes all sorts.

Explain why it's weird.

burton07 · 28-11-2010, 20:49

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Originally Posted by Libertarian

Explain why it's weird.

I do all my frying in vegetable oil. My chip pan has oil in that is constantly re-heated untiI have to top it up. Then I chuck it. That is what vegetable is intended for. Frying.

earthling13 · 28-11-2010, 20:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertarian

You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying.

I'm going to sue Tesco then because their Olive Oil says suitable for light frying and Sainsburys clearly recommend their Virgin Olive Oil for Med style cooking. Will you finance me because then we can start on all of those TV chefs!

degsyhufc · 28-11-2010, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertarian

I wouldn't use it in my car let alone let it past my lips. Check out how it's made, you wouldn't either.

Can't be any worse than donner kebabs or hotdogs and I eat them.

c4rv · 29-11-2010, 00:50

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Originally Posted by earthling13

I'm going to sue Tesco then because their Olive Oil says suitable for light frying and Sainsburys clearly recommend their Virgin Olive Oil for Med style cooking. Will you finance me because then we can start on all of those TV chefs!

yes light frying, no to deep fat frying. its smoking point is too low (especially extra virgin olive oil). Basically it breaks downs at higher temps and that is not good for you.

Rossall · 29-11-2010, 01:19

Better tell most of the take aways in the country then as most of them deep fry using veg oil.

Flying Dagger · 29-11-2010, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertarian

You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying.

Olive oil is not meant for deep frying. You can shallow fry with Olive oil but it can burn more easily than veg oil. Vegatable oil or Sunflower oil is meant for deep frying

John_Elway · 29-11-2010, 12:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Libertarian

You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying.

That's the whole of Italy written off then.

Both my parents' families (Italian) and just about everyone I know would be laughing hysterically at that comment.

degsyhufc · 29-11-2010, 14:27

Off-topic from the veg oil but as for olive oil, I can't remember who it was but some chef said on a tv show before that it was totally fine to use the cheap olive oils from supermarkets for everyday use, such as frying (probably not deep frying as it would be a waste).

28-11-2010, 09:06	#1
Menk Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10,822	Re-using cooking oil. Yesterday I deep fried for the first time. Not having a deep fat fryer, I used a frying pan with a whole bottle of oil. It was chicken pieces I cooked (very nice they were too) but now I'm left unsure what to do with the oil. I remember my mum had a chip pan which came out most days of the week, and the oil was frequently topped up but seldom changed - but the oil which has had the chicken in it is dirtier, so I don't know if I can re-use it? It seems so wasteful to get rid of it after one use though! What should I do - re-use it? Try to keep some of the cleaner oil at the top? Or just get rid of it? Oh and how do you dispose of it? It's not going to be a trip to the the recycling tip is it? Does fried chicken always pose such a problem or am I making a mountain of it?

28-11-2010, 09:19	#2
earthling13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,268	I don't do any deep frying but I remember my mum used to let it cool and then pass it through a sieve back into it's original container. I think it was probably re-used about about 5 or 6 times.

28-11-2010, 10:02	#3
RootsFran Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fens Posts: 455	Sieve it through a clean cloth, or muslin and keep it in a container, it can be used a few times before you throw it away, I usually throw it in the compost bin, veg oil.

28-11-2010, 10:07	#4
Sad_BB_Addict Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Essex Posts: 86,769	I use a metal strainer & re-use it 5-6 times. If it gets really claggy, mix with with corn, oats, leftovers to make cakes to put out for the birds.

28-11-2010, 12:51	#5
Libertarian Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 252	You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying.

28-11-2010, 13:08	#6
Iggy's Boy Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2,943	Quote: Originally Posted by Libertarian You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying. I'd just like to point out that the above comment is nonsense.

28-11-2010, 13:41	#7
Menk Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10,822	Quote: Originally Posted by Libertarian You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying. Quote: Originally Posted by Iggy's Boy I'd just like to point out that the above comment is nonsense. Don't think it can have been meant seriously!

28-11-2010, 14:02	#8
molliepops Forum Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: woking Posts: 21,678	Quote: Originally Posted by Menk Don't think it can have been meant seriously! Actually some people do believe this to be true - not something I can afford to believe though so I will carry on sieving and reusing and assume as I am 49 and it hasn't killed me yet it's fairly safe to use.

28-11-2010, 14:04	#9
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	I have a double deep fat fryer. One with crispy n dry and the other with beef dripping. I reuse until the look, smell and taste of the oil starts to overpower the food. I get a good couple of months out of it and that's a good couple of dozen frys. If it was in a restaurant or such then obviously it wouldn't be acceptable but for my personal home use i'm going to get the most use out of it before I replace it.

28-11-2010, 14:07	#10
Menk Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 10,822	Quote: Originally Posted by molliepops Actually some people do believe this to be true - not something I can afford to believe though so I will carry on sieving and reusing and assume as I am 49 and it hasn't killed me yet it's fairly safe to use. That poster is talking about never frying in veg oil, let alone re-using it. Very weird idea - but I suppose it takes all sorts.

28-11-2010, 14:13	#11
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	What else do you use veg oil for? Salad dressing?

28-11-2010, 20:11	#12
Libertarian Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 252	Quote: Originally Posted by degsyhufc What else do you use veg oil for? Salad dressing? I wouldn't use it in my car let alone let it past my lips. Check out how it's made, you wouldn't either.

28-11-2010, 20:11	#13
Libertarian Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 252	Quote: Originally Posted by Menk That poster is talking about never frying in veg oil, let alone re-using it. Very weird idea - but I suppose it takes all sorts. Explain why it's weird.

28-11-2010, 20:49	#14
burton07 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sitting at my PC Posts: 9,434	Quote: Originally Posted by Libertarian Explain why it's weird. I do all my frying in vegetable oil. My chip pan has oil in that is constantly re-heated untiI have to top it up. Then I chuck it. That is what vegetable is intended for. Frying.

28-11-2010, 20:59	#15
earthling13 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 10,268	Quote: Originally Posted by Libertarian You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying. I'm going to sue Tesco then because their Olive Oil says suitable for light frying and Sainsburys clearly recommend their Virgin Olive Oil for Med style cooking. Will you finance me because then we can start on all of those TV chefs!

28-11-2010, 21:18	#16
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Quote: Originally Posted by Libertarian I wouldn't use it in my car let alone let it past my lips. Check out how it's made, you wouldn't either. Can't be any worse than donner kebabs or hotdogs and I eat them.

29-11-2010, 00:50	#17
c4rv Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Essex Posts: 16,218	Quote: Originally Posted by earthling13 I'm going to sue Tesco then because their Olive Oil says suitable for light frying and Sainsburys clearly recommend their Virgin Olive Oil for Med style cooking. Will you finance me because then we can start on all of those TV chefs! yes light frying, no to deep fat frying. its smoking point is too low (especially extra virgin olive oil). Basically it breaks downs at higher temps and that is not good for you.

29-11-2010, 01:19	#18
Rossall Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 9,433	Better tell most of the take aways in the country then as most of them deep fry using veg oil.

29-11-2010, 11:50	#19
Flying Dagger Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 1,359	Quote: Originally Posted by Libertarian You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying. Olive oil is not meant for deep frying. You can shallow fry with Olive oil but it can burn more easily than veg oil. Vegatable oil or Sunflower oil is meant for deep frying

29-11-2010, 12:28	#20
John_Elway Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: I live in the woods Posts: 5,061	Quote: Originally Posted by Libertarian You should NEVER use veg oil for frying, including olive oil. Heating it makes it very toxic. Only use beef, goose or pork fat for frying. That's the whole of Italy written off then. Both my parents' families (Italian) and just about everyone I know would be laughing hysterically at that comment.

29-11-2010, 14:27	#21
degsyhufc Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Up North Posts: 58,791	Off-topic from the veg oil but as for olive oil, I can't remember who it was but some chef said on a tv show before that it was totally fine to use the cheap olive oils from supermarkets for everyday use, such as frying (probably not deep frying as it would be a waste).

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