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 Butter for frying 
#6554198 - 02/11/07 04:06 PM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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I use butter to fry stuff in because it doesn't splatter. I've tried canola oil and it splatters real bad when I pan fry a piece of chicken. Is there a healthier alternative to butter that doesn't splatter as much?
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olive oil?
I only fry things in butter that I want the buttery taste or if I'm adding garlic.
Maybe you're using too much oil as well.
Also, if you eat well, butter (in small amounts and/or moderation) isn't that bad for you. Get exercise, eat oatmeal, whatever to work the fat and cholesterol off
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: demiu5]
#6554494 - 02/11/07 05:26 PM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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oil transfers heat really well, your heating it to hot if it is popping and splattering.(it will do some but very small)
secondly you must make sure their is no water at all in your pan before you add your oil. Heat it up for a few mins to dry it out(even if you don't see water)
if you fail to get the water out and add oil...they will seperate leaving water at the bottom....when eated eventually this water will erupt.
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Make sure you pat dry the chicken with paper towels or something.
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: demiu5]
#6557012 - 02/12/07 03:47 AM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quote:
demius said:
olive oil?
love the taste and it's healthy too!
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: stefan]
#6557313 - 02/12/07 09:26 AM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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what type do you use to fry with?
All I keep on hand is extra-virgin (not light) for baking, but I haven't branched out since that shit is so expensive
But extra-virgin seems to fry pretty well
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I heard olive oil wasn't very stable at higher temps and should only be used to eat raw. Has anyone else heard this?
I use Sunflower oil as it is good for higher heat. Coconut oil is also good.
I fry things in butter a lot, I think I got in the hang of it because that is the way I always cook my wild mushrooms.
For a healthier alternative to butter you can make Ghee, which is clarified butter. Look for a recipe online, basically you heat it up and skim off the "bad stuff". You get about half as much ghey as butter you started with.
Edited by mattymonkey (02/12/07 05:09 PM)
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For giggles, because I entertain/party, and often have a lot of grand-children visiting.
I have a commercial p-corn popping cart in our rec/party room.
 
I use commercial/theater grade p-corn, popping oil, p-corn salt
& buttery flavored p-corn topping oil.
buttery flavored p-corn topping oil.
I use the butter flavored p-corn topping oil, in cooking, frying & baking, all the time.
If you saute scallops, prawns, etc;
it imparts a GREAT butter flavor.
Great slathered over lobster.
I also use it in cake, crepe, pancake & waffle mixes.
Also great slathered over corn on the cob & steamed veggies, etc.
It is only a couple bucks more per gallon than canola or v-oil
(available @ Smart&Final, plus most restaurant supply places.)
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: agar]
#6558569 - 02/12/07 04:42 PM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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Has anyone tried Ghee ?
Ghee Recipe courtesy Alton Brown
Show: Good Eats
Episode: Crustacean Nation III
1 pound butter
Place butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring butter to boil. This takes approximately 2 to 3 minutes. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. The butter will form a foam which will disappear. Ghee is done when a second foam forms on top of butter, and the butter turns golden. Approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Brown milk solids will be in bottom of pan. Gently pour into heatproof container through fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth. Store in airtight container being sure to keep free from moisture. Ghee does not need refrigeration and will keep in airtight container for up to 1 month.
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: agar]
#6558589 - 02/12/07 04:47 PM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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fake butter seems to have a much more buttery flavor than the real deal.
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: spock]
#6558686 - 02/12/07 05:15 PM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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Agar will you be my step grandad:D
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: spock]
#6558690 - 02/12/07 05:16 PM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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once you understand what's in/what is margarine you will never want to eat it again
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Quote:
mattymonkey said:
I heard olive oil wasn't very stable at higher temps and should only be used to eat raw. Has anyone else heard this?
Olive oil burns off at a lower temperature than other oils, but you can still fry stuff with it if you adjust the heat accordingly.
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i hear ya demius. don't get me wrong i realy don't use the fake stuff.
but there is something about that "movie theater" buttered popcorn flavor.
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: spock]
#6558840 - 02/12/07 06:02 PM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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I usually like to blend butter with olive oil for frying.
But I've seen Paula Dean use straight-up lard, makes you think about trying it.
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my grandparents tell me that not even crisco and shit can beat lard
someday, someday
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: Brainiac]
#6559869 - 02/12/07 09:11 PM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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I always have a jar of ghee on hand, I love the stuff. Also, I recommend throwing a clove or four into the butter while it's simmering.
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: Jfisher]
#6560526 - 02/12/07 11:35 PM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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I like ghee too. It has a taste that reminds me of cheddar cheese. Its like concentrated butter, and doesnt spoil at room temp. Also, it wont burn at higher temps like other oils, and it has less water in it compared to butter.
Edited by centrum (02/12/07 11:37 PM)
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: Galvie_Flu]
#6562384 - 02/13/07 12:37 PM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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No one mentioned the one reason NOT to fry with olive oil and that is the fact that it smokes.
Try frying with it and it will smoke up your house. Made that mistake last night frying polenta; trying to surprise my vegetarian wife with a big fancy dinner but all she wants to know is "why's the damn house filled with smoke?!?!"
"You don't fry with olive oil dumb ass!" and then she punched me in the neck.
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Re: Butter for frying [Re: Brewmaster]
#6563206 - 02/13/07 04:51 PM (6 years, 4 months ago) |
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Quote:
Brewmaster said:
Made that mistake last night frying polenta; trying to surprise my vegetarian wife with a big fancy dinner but all she wants to know is "why's the damn house filled with smoke?!?!"
"You don't fry with olive oil dumb ass!" and then she punched me in the neck.
But I was told..that olive oil was the correct oil and I was told....
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