Avocado oil?

[JVOSS | 1,775]

Just saw that someone posted a pic of avocado oil.  is this real?

 

[Gloves | 12,453]

That was me lol. Yes, it's real. I unlabel my containers and re-label them. This time around I decided to be cute about it. 

[JVOSS | 1,775]

2 minutes ago, Gloves said:

That was me lol. Yes, it's real. I unlabel my containers and re-label them. This time around I decided to be cute about it. 

yep thought so.  did you make the oil and how dose it taste?  is it lighter then olive oil?  did not want to weight down the ig page.

Edited November 25, 2021 by JVOSS

[spacepup | 2,510]

I use avocado oil often.  It doesn't have a strong flavor - you don't really *taste* avocado in my experience.  One of the advantages to using it over olive oil, is that has a much higher smoke point, so for cooking it is more flexible.

I'll use olive oil when I want a stronger flavor, or for sauces and garnishes - but I mainly use avocado oil for the actual cooking.

EDIT: I doubt Gloves makes his own   It is actually quite common, available at most grocery stores now.

[JVOSS | 1,775]

wow  thanks @spacepup,  been looking for a good oil.  is the cost about the same?  and where do you find it??  what about grape seed oil?

[Gloves | 12,453]

4 minutes ago, spacepup said:

I use avocado oil often.  It doesn't have a strong flavor - you don't really *taste* avocado in my experience.  One of the advantages to using it over olive oil, is that has a much higher smoke point, so for cooking it is more flexible.

I'll use olive oil when I want a stronger flavor, or for sauces and garnishes - but I mainly use avocado oil for the actual cooking.

EDIT: I doubt Gloves makes his own   It is actually quite common, available at most grocery stores now.

This. 

I use a cast iron pan and the higher smoke point of avocado oil is huge for my low ventilation apartment. 

[Gloves | 12,453]

1 minute ago, JVOSS said:

wow  thanks @spacepup,  been looking for a good oil.  is the cost about the same?  and where do you find it??  what about grape seed oil?

In general avocado oil is one of the more expensive oils. I also will use truffle oil on occasion for a more earthy flavor, or as pup said olive oil for a fresh taste (makes a nice salad dressing base). Avocado oil has basically no taste to it, I use it for everything from steaks to popcorn. 

[JVOSS | 1,775]

@Glovesthought you might be one of those avocado toast people.. 

 

[Gloves | 12,453]

Just now, JVOSS said:

@Glovesthought you might be one of those avocado toast people.. 

 

Lol I do indeed make avocado toast on occasion. Bit of avocado, salt, freshly ground pepper. It's good! 

[JVOSS | 1,775]

1 minute ago, Gloves said:

In general avocado oil is one of the more expensive oils. I also will use truffle oil on occasion for a more earthy flavor, or as pup said olive oil for a fresh taste (makes a nice salad dressing base). Avocado oil has basically no taste to it, I use it for everything from steaks to popcorn. 

hmm now i have to try this as the Corn oil just to heavy on my popcorn and olive oil has a bad after taste. 

[JVOSS | 1,775]

2 minutes ago, Gloves said:

Lol I do indeed make avocado toast on occasion. Bit of avocado, salt, freshly ground pepper. It's good! 

lol, but do you pay the $20 a slice like the Cali people do? 

[Gloves | 12,453]

1 minute ago, JVOSS said:

hmm now i have to try this as the Corn oil just to heavy on my popcorn and olive oil has a bad after taste. 

I recently upgraded to the ultimate theatre popcorn experience, coconut oil. It gives it a slight flavor, and the signature color. Also always add Flavacol, you can skip the butter entirely. Here's my "recipe": https://toobusycooking.netlify.app/recipes/literally-theatre-popcorn

 

Just now, JVOSS said:

lol, but do you pay the $20 a slice like the Cali people do? 

Lol no I make it myself. 

[JVOSS | 1,775]

@Gloves, @spacepupdose avocado oil go bad? and can you use it for frying like french frys or fish?

[Gloves | 12,453]

1 minute ago, JVOSS said:

@Gloves, @spacepupdose avocado oil go bad? and can you use it for frying like french frys or fish?

I'd not use it for frying way too expensive. In my experience it doesn't go bad, though admittedly I use it up pretty quickly. 

[JVOSS | 1,775]

1 minute ago, Gloves said:

I recently upgraded to the ultimate theatre popcorn experience, coconut oil. It gives it a slight flavor, and the signature color. Also always add Flavacol, you can skip the butter entirely. Here's my "recipe": https://toobusycooking.netlify.app/recipes/literally-theatre-popcorn

Coconut OIL!!!!  really!!!!  and Flavacol is that like the theater butter?

[OptOut | 9,210]

6 minutes ago, Gloves said:

Lol I do indeed make avocado toast on occasion. Bit of avocado, salt, freshly ground pepper. It's good! 

@Gloves RN:

[Gloves | 12,453]

Just now, JVOSS said:

Coconut OIL!!!!  really!!!!  and Flavacol is that like the theater butter?

It's an incredibly high sodium content flavoring. Like, it's super condensed salt. It's literally what theatres use, and is the reason why their popcorn tastes the way it does, and why without it you'll never get the same flavor at home. You need to buy it, trust me. Please go follow my recipe, it'll change your life. 

[JVOSS | 1,775]

i going to have to try it.  for sure. 

now what about the stakes in a hot cast iron do you sear then bake?

[JVOSS | 1,775]

2 minutes ago, Gloves said:

 it'll change your life. 

always up for a life change popcorn.  just don't tell the dentist. 

[Reed Rothchild | 10,011]

My wife buys it in bulk from Costco.  Has for years.

[JVOSS | 1,775]

1 minute ago, Reed Rothchild said:

My wife buys it in bulk from Costco.  Has for years.

Flavacol is it that easy to get?

[Reed Rothchild | 10,011]

...she also buys coconut oil in bulk, but I had to beg her to stop using it in most dishes.  Not a fan of coconut-flavored eggs and spaghetti.

[Gloves | 12,453]

3 minutes ago, JVOSS said:

i going to have to try it.  for sure. 

now what about the stakes in a hot cast iron do you sear then bake?

I sous vide my steaks, then sear at high temp. 

[Reed Rothchild | 10,011]

Just now, JVOSS said:

Flavacol is it that easy to get?

I meant avocado oil

[Gloves | 12,453]

Just now, Reed Rothchild said:

...she also buys coconut oil in bulk, but I had to beg her to stop using it in most dishes.  Not a fan of coconut-flavored eggs and spaghetti.

Ew gross lol. Gotta have variety in your oils!