The best cooking oils for hardworking crews (and which ones to avoid)
Cooking oils like avocado and coconut have high smoke points, but avoid options like canola and vegetable oils for their health risks.
April 23, 2025
Cooking oils like avocado and coconut have high smoke points, but avoid options like canola and vegetable oils for their health risks.

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