Smoke Points

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Fats and Oils....

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