Deep frying - taste difference in saturated vs. unsaturated oil
In one of my questions I received answers that indicated using more saturated (Animal) fats would extend the life of my deep frying oil.
However - given proper maintenance / cleaning / good oil - how can the taste difference between fries made in saturated vs unsaturated oil be described?
(I use fries in the question as they are fairly neutral in flavor).
Best Answer
Fries cooked in animal fat will taste distinctly different than those fried in a neutral vegetable oil. They will be much richer in flavor and may make you weep with joy.
If you haven't had them, you must stop what you're doing and make some duck fat fries.
Here is a good recipe: http://hecooksshecooks.net/2009/03/duck-fat-french-fries/
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Answer 2
It really depends on the fats and the oils used. Vegetable and canola oil are mostly neutral in flavor, but you can just as easily cook in olive oil which would add flavor to your fries. Animal fats can certainly add flavor to the food you're cooking as well, usually for the best (mmmm . . . pork lard)!
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