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Does it make a difference what type of olive oil you use?
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:02 pm
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:02 pm
I buy the more expensive imported Italian type. Didn't know if I could go the cheaper route and use something like crisco olive oil? 
Using it for general cooking purposes...
Using it for general cooking purposes...
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Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:03 pm to hawgfaninc
I use a LOT of olive oil. And I buy the cheap stuff. Can't taste the difference.
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:04 pm to hawgfaninc
for general cooking purposes, I don't think it matters
I always keep a bottle of the good stuff for vinaigrettes and such though
I always keep a bottle of the good stuff for vinaigrettes and such though
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:06 pm to Salmon
quote:
for general cooking purposes, I don't think it matters
I always keep a bottle of the good stuff for vinaigrettes and such though
Yea
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:10 pm to Zach
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And I buy the cheap stuff. Can't taste the difference.
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:13 pm to hawgfaninc
Extra Virgin is a necessity in every kitchen. If you want to sear/sauté in light olive oil go ahead. I use Canola for that.
This post was edited on 6/14/13 at 2:16 pm
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:14 pm to hawgfaninc
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I always keep a bottle of the good stuff for vinaigrettes and such though
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:19 pm to hawgfaninc
The question is what are you doing with it? If just sauteing you can use just about any olive oil. Extra virgin is going to have a lower smoke point, but its unlikely you are really cooking at a high enough range for that to matter.
For finishing dishes, like say peas with mint, parm, and prosciutto I like a high quality, grassy spicy extra virgin olive oil.
For finishing dishes, like say peas with mint, parm, and prosciutto I like a high quality, grassy spicy extra virgin olive oil.
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:21 pm to AHouseDivided
I get olives and olive oil shipped from my relatives' farm in Greece. I couldn't tell you how it compares to good olive oil, but I use it for literally everything.
Posted on 6/14/13 at 2:38 pm to Tigerbait46
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but I use it for literally everything.
Even PB&J sandwiches?
Posted on 6/14/13 at 3:34 pm to hawgfaninc
I've been using pecan oil in place of evoo with good results
Posted on 6/14/13 at 3:41 pm to hawgfaninc
I've been buying my extra virgin from Whole Foods but recently switched to this from amazon.com. Olives are grown in Mexico but processed in U.S. It's got a nice flavor and at $35 a gallon the price sure is right. I have a suspicion that most of the imported olive oils are blended with the cheap stuff from North Africa anyway.
Posted on 6/14/13 at 4:31 pm to Tiger in NY
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Even PB&J sandwiches?
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Posted on 6/14/13 at 6:37 pm to hawgfaninc
Basically, if you're using it as a cooking medium, to saute something, no. If the oil is a large portion of the flavor of what you're cooking, like in a vinaigrette, yes.
Posted on 6/14/13 at 6:39 pm to hawgfaninc
If you are cooking with it no, doesn't matter. Just make sure its real olive oil. Lot of fillers in some of them.
If drizzling over the top of something, yes. It absolutely matters.
If drizzling over the top of something, yes. It absolutely matters.
Posted on 6/14/13 at 6:59 pm to Salmon
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for general cooking purposes, I don't think it matters
I always keep a bottle of the good stuff for vinaigrettes and such though
I buy the Kirkland Brand from Costco. Good enough for when it matters and cheap enough that I don't mind using it when it doesn't matter.
Posted on 6/14/13 at 7:22 pm to hawgfaninc
No.
But I'd be willing to bet money that somebody on this board will say it does.
Just a hunch.
But I'd be willing to bet money that somebody on this board will say it does.
Just a hunch.
Posted on 6/14/13 at 7:34 pm to TIGRLEE
You don't need to use an expensive olive oil for frying as it will really just lose the flavor you buy it for. You should go to Nor Joe Imports for olive oil. They have a great selection. Just ask for help if you need it.
While you're there get yourself a muffaletta. Good ones there!
LINK
Good selectiom of vinegars too.
This is the stuff I buy........
While you're there get yourself a muffaletta. Good ones there!
LINK
Good selectiom of vinegars too.
This is the stuff I buy........
Posted on 6/14/13 at 8:24 pm to Salmon
quote:
for general cooking purposes, I don't think it matters
I always keep a bottle of the good stuff for vinaigrettes and such though
Posted on 6/14/13 at 9:27 pm to hawgfaninc
America's Test Kitchen's Top 3 are:
1. Columela
2. Lucini
3. Colavita
Personally I have used Newman's
and Marca Verde from Sur La Table
I have used Colavita as well and liked it.
1. Columela
2. Lucini
3. Colavita
Personally I have used Newman's
and Marca Verde from Sur La Table
I have used Colavita as well and liked it.
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