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rachmaninoff
How do you heat cooking oil - it's flammable so it'd have to be under an inert atmosphere right? How do you set this up?
First time cooking with oil?rachmaninoff said:HELP! A single drop of oil is sliding down the exterior of the frying pan, towards the heat source! Will it explode? Am I in danger? Does insurance cover this sort of thing?
!rachmaninoff said:Hmm, it burned out.
What does water do? It's not nearly hot enough to evolve hydrogen gas.
BTDTtribdog said:you want adventure, try this next. bacon while naked.
Ouabache said:same goes for spooning into the open half of a grapefruit![]()
I have a hard time believing that applesauce was the slipperiest thing Moonbear's got around her house.tribdog said:sorry I used the applesauce cause my car was a quart low and it was the slipperyest stuff you had.
rachmaninoff said:Wear your chemical goggles for that one!
what is dry nitrogen? Do you mean a chamber at RT with just [itex]N_2[/itex] in it?I still think frying would be better off under dry nitrogen. Safer for one.
Before heating your cooking oil, make sure to check its smoke point. This is the temperature at which the oil starts to smoke and break down, releasing harmful compounds. Oils with high smoke points, such as avocado oil and refined coconut oil, are safe for heating.
Yes, you can reuse cooking oil, but it is important to do so safely. Make sure to strain the oil after each use to remove any food particles, and store it in an airtight container in a cool, dark place. It is recommended to only reuse oil 2-3 times before disposing of it.
The ideal temperature for heating cooking oil is between 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit. This is hot enough to cook food quickly and evenly, but not so hot that it will cause the oil to smoke and break down.
One safe technique for heating cooking oil is to use a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot with a thermometer to monitor the temperature. Another technique is to heat the oil slowly and gradually, rather than heating it on high heat right away.
No, it is not safe to leave cooking oil unattended while heating. Hot oil can easily catch fire if it reaches its smoke point or if it comes into contact with an open flame. It is important to always keep an eye on the oil and never leave it heating on the stove or in the oven.