Smoke Points
Fats
and
Oils....
This table shows and compares the
smoke points of various fats and oils; i.e. the
temperature the oil will reach without burning.
While you will always want to heat your oil to smoking point,
do not add the food straight away. Remove the pan from the heat
for a few seconds first. Remember, the higher the cooking
temperature the less fat absorbed and the crisper the finish.
| Smoke Point of
Various Oils and Fats |
| Type of Oil or
Fat - Refined |
Smoke
Point |
Cooking
Methods |
| Avocado
Oil |
520ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil |
| Safflower
Oil |
510ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking |
| Almond
Oil |
495ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking |
| Soybean
Oil |
450ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking |
| Corn Oil |
450ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking |
| Sunflower
Oil |
450ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil, Baking |
| Peanut
Oil |
450ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking |
| Cottonseed
Oil |
420ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil |
| Sesame Seed Oil
(Light) |
410ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking |
| Olive
Oil |
410ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking |
| Grape Seed
Oil |
400ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking |
| Canola
Oil |
400ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Deep-fry, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil,
Baking |
| Walnut
Oil |
400ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil |
| Lard |
375ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Baking |
| Vegetable
Shortening |
325ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Baking |
| Butter |
300ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Grill, Broil, Baking |
| Type of Oil or
Fat - Unrefined |
Smoke
Point |
Cooking
Methods |
| Sesame Seed
Oil |
350ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil, Baking |
| Olive Oil (Extra
Virgin or Virgin) |
320ºF |
Sauté, Pan-fry,
Sear, Stir-fry, Grill, Broil, Baking |
| Peanut
Oil |
320ºF |
Light sauté,
Low-heat grilling, Low-heat baking |
| Soybean
Oil |
320ºF |
Light sauté,
Low-heat grilling, Low-heat baking |
| Corn Oil |
320ºF |
Light sauté,
Low-heat grilling, Low-heat baking |
| Walnut
Oil |
320ºF |
Light sauté,
Low-heat grilling, Low-heat baking |
| Sunflower
Oil |
225ºF |
Blend it with oils
with higher smoke points for low heat
cooking |
| Canola
Oil |
225ºF |
Blend it with oils
with higher smoke points for low heat
cooking |
| Safflower
Oil |
225ºF |
Blend it with oils
with higher smoke points for low heat
cooking |
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