What is the maximum cooking and baking heat with this coconut oil?
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I haven't baked with coconut oil; I've fried eggs, and they are delicious. I've also fried veggies battered in egg and almond flour. I highly recommend! I've read that refined coconut oil tolerates heat differently than unrefined coconut oil.
80707
I wasn't sure of the temperature range and decided to experiment. I made snickerdoodles (those wonderful mouthfuls of cinnamon-sugary deliciousness) with half butter and half virgin unrefined coconut oil. I baked them at 400 degrees and they turned out great! I guess 400 degrees for baking isn't too high.
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I assume you could use any high heat oil coconut oil should be ok...would not suggest olive oil or pam. I however did not season mine before using and I have yet to have any issues with them....
860679
This is RBD (refined,bleached & deodorized). Refined oils have a higher 'smoke point'; Virgin coconut oil is for medium heat ~ 350oF & this has a smoke point ~ 400 degrees Fahrenheit.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smoke_point
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Nutiva's organic virgin coconut oil is a medium heat oil that will take temperatures up to 350°F. It does have a coconut oil smell and taste to it. There are 63% medium chain triglycerides and 50% lauric acid in the virgin coconut oil.Our organic refined coconut oil is a high heat oil that will take temperatures up to 400°F. It has little to no coconut oil smell or taste to it. There are 63% medium chain triglycerides and 50% lauric acid in our organic refined coconut oil, the same as our organic virgin coconut oil.
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I have also used it in the oven, normally between 375 to 425F. It's great for searing on stove top and finishing in oven.
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Thanks so much for all your suggestions. I have strengthened the seal and things seem to be much better. I love the richness of the flavour so I'm not sure that a higher heat is the answer for me!Thanks agin.
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I gave this as gift,but think from experience with similar baking pans I'd use 375F max.for not more than 1 hr.Stainless pans can take higher heat but require added cleanup time,technique.
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I follow a Paleo/Primal lifestyle and I use it for everything. I melt & mix with cacao powder and honey or maple syrup for chocolate bark. I fry in it. I use it for baking instead of butter or oil. I use 1 Tbsp every day to pull oil. It has more uses than I could possibly answer here. You won't be disappointed.
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I have used mine for almost a year and often bake veggies with olive oil at 400 or 425. I haven't tried a lot of sugar on things at a high temp though. Slight brown staining on the one I use most. Love these things. Easy cleanup and no sticking.
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I have an Induction top. Using Avocado Oil, the highest smoking point next to peanut oil. My highest heat level not counting Power Boost is 9. I do the majority of my stir frying at 6. I will start heating at 8 but pretty quickly reduce to 6 cast iron takes a little longer to heat but holds the heat longer. The pan is ready to cook when a drop of water disappears in 1 to 2 seconds. My advice use Avacado or peanut oil put in pan after its hot. Heat pan at the highest temp that will not cause excessive smoking. I use mine every day and not just for stir fry.
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I don't know if there is a max temperature limit on these pans, but I roast vegetables using them all the time in the 400-450 degree range with absolutely no problems. They clean up easily with hand washing and look as good as new!! I LOVE these pans and have given a set to everyone in my family!! I do not use any kind of spray oil on them -- applying oil with a paper towel when I desire a little more protection than normal to make cleanup even simpler.
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I've only put it in the oven on bake at 375 Fahrenheit. I've never tried up to 270 Celsius so I'm not sure.
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Low to medium heat, and patience (and some passion too ;) ).Also, I grease them with coconut fat after usage.
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I use coconut oil in most of my cooking - sauteing, frying, and baking - for the huge improvement in flavor and the health benefits. There are a couple cookie recipes where I have found that I prefer the taste of butter, and one quick bread in which I use a cheaper vegetable oil. But otherwise I have switched almost completely to coconut oil. For baking I particularly like it in my biscuits and white yeast breads.
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Collette, wash it out and dry it well................fill it almost to the top and bake it in the oven at 325 for a hour or so. let it cool and throw the oil away. Wipe it dry and it should be good to go.
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Corn oil, peanut oil or canola oil will all work. Peanut oil has highest burn point. But the best fat to use, IMO, is shortening or pork fat. Get the heat to 500 degrees F. Over an open fire is great, else use an oven. Ensure you let the pan heat until the fat is all burned off. Then let it cool of its own accord off the heat.
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I usually put a little bit of olive or coconut oil in the pan depending on the temp that it needs to get to and I have yet to burn anything. I also was a little aprehensive when I first used them, but just season the pan and you are good to go. Being that these pots and pans are encapsulated with aluminium they will heat up much faster than my non-stick pans. I just like the fact that one can go from stove to oven with them.