YOUR GUIDE TO MASTERING SMOKE POINTS
LOWER SMOKE POINT OPTIONS:
Use these oils when temperatures are low, like a light saut'e, or as a finishing oil or salad dressing.
Extra virgin olive oil has a slightly peppery taste with a smoke point of 325̊-350̊
Virgin or cold-pressed coconut oil is unrefined, has a strong coconut-y taste with a smoke point of 350̊
Sesame oil has a rich nutty taste with a smoke point of 350̊
HIGHER SMOKE POINT OPTIONS
Use these more refined oils, which taste more neutral, for safely cooking at high temperatures.
Refined coconut oil has a less coconut-y taste and a smoke point of 400̊
Sunflower oil’s uber-mild taste has a smoke point of 450̊
Avocado oil has a mellow taste with a smoke point of 520̊
AVOID OR USE THESE ONLY SPARINGLY
These oils have a high smoke point, but are heavy with inflammatory omega-6s.
Grapeseed oil has a clean taste and a smoke point of 420̊
Peanut oil has an unsweetened peanut butter-like taste and a smoke point of 450̊