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Question: Best way to store cooking oil?

(Posted by: mxxoxoxo on 2010-02-08 19:15:18)

Any tips on the best way to store cooking oil for future use? I mostly use canola or vegetable. Thanks.

Posted by: STEVE on 2010-02-10, 08:09:29

Best to store in the container it came in. I keep several types of cooking oils at room temperature in a pantry. Don't store on the counter or open shelf. Reseal after use of course and avoid prolonged exposure to kitchen lighting and especially sunlight.

Posted by: teri on 2010-02-08, 19:26:30

Oil will eventually go rancid if left at room temperature once the container has been opened. unless you use an entire bottle or tin of oil in less than a month, you will notice the flavor start to turn. i refrigerate all oils that i use, including sesame and olive oil. they stay much fresher that way.

Posted by: Ginger G on 2010-02-08, 19:36:53

All nut oils and other oils that contain more sugars and protein will go rancid on you. Even peanut butter will if you keep it long enough! So, nut oils especially need to be kept refrigerated. I would store them in a root cellar if you have one.. but come on, who has one of those these days? (Okay.. we built one.. cha-cha! And, it is wonderful). Canola and corn oil, or vegetable and even things like Crisco can be kept in a cool dark place well for up to six months. Cooking oil can usually be canola, vegetable, corn oil. They are good in the pantry, as long as it is dry and dark and cool. If you don't have air conditioning, you should refrigerate it in the warm months.

Posted by: Sahiba on 2010-02-08, 20:00:52

Air tight contaner{glass}