Comments on: Keep Those Pipes Clean this Holiday Season

By: kuryaki

kuryaki — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:53:08 +0000

Tom thanks for the info.. I knew about the health risks of reusing oil. I’m glad you pointed that out. It is a great article with good information but I think a bit more research on the reuse of oil was needed.
I recommend against it as there is no way to tell it’s exposure and oxidation phase. I, second that it is indeed a danger to one’s health if consuming foods cooked/fried in reused oil.

By: barb

barb — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 12:57:50 +0000

To dispose of used cooking oil or grease I save old cans from veggies and put them in the freezer. Then as I have liquids such as oil that I need to dispose of – I put them in the cans and keep them in the freezer. Then on garbage day they can easily be disposed of without worrying about grease spilling from ripped garbage bags etc. Works like a charm.

By: ness911

ness911 — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 02:54:58 +0000

You can also use a pickle jar to store old oil I keep one under my sink just for this purpose. Dont try using mayo jars they will crack, the process that the pickle jar has to go through makes it a perfect fit for the hot oil since it has already been exposed to hot tempurature to make the pickles.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 23:03:42 +0000

I agree with Tom to an extent. The acceptable practice in the foodservice industry is to strain the oil for sediment, and add fresh oil to your used oil continuously, or before each use. Industry studies suggest that oil should be replaced after 6-10 hours of use to limit the amount of oxidation and polar molecules in the oil, and should be returned to room temperature when not being used. Strict adherence to avoiding the smoke points of oils should also be heeded. Using a deep fryer with thermostat control will allow you to effectively eliminate this risk, whereas direct heat on a frying pan offers little or no control over this.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 22:45:56 +0000

Thanks for the tips! As a burgeoning deep frying blogger, I’ll make sure to pass these on so people can dispose of their cooking waste responsibly.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:39:27 +0000

I would strongly advise against reusing cooking oil. Vegetable oils that are high in polyunsaturated fatty acids are vulnerable to oxidation, and heating increases the rate. The more time the oil has been heated, the more rancid it goes, and the more harmful it is to your body.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:21:43 +0000

Can u remelt grease from bacon n’ such to make bio fuel

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By: jennifer ramos

jennifer ramos — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:16:14 +0000

This is a great read…will share it with others, thanks!