You’re looking for a great oil that will enhance the flavor of your food, but you don’t want it to add any unwanted flavors. You also want it to be good for your flat top grill. The good news is that there are lots of great options out there!
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Canola Oil
Canola oil is a great cooking oil for a number of reasons. It has a high smoke point, so it won’t burn at high temperatures and can be used when you want to sear meat or fry food. It has a neutral flavor and doesn’t impart much of its own taste to what you’re cooking. Canola oil also contains monounsaturated fatty acids, which have been shown to have positive effects on cholesterol levels and heart health.
Canola oil has relatively long shelf life because of its chemical makeup (it’s stable), making it less susceptible than other oils like olive or sunflower to become rancid over time. Its stability means that it will stay fresh for months after opening (and maybe even longer if stored properly). Like other oils that are good for cooking at high temperatures (like olive) this makes canola an excellent choice for sautéing vegetables or frying chicken wings. A typical bottle costs just $10-$15 per liter (33 oz).
Canola oil is also a good choice for baking. It has a neutral flavor, which means that it won’t alter the taste of your baked goods, so it’s perfect for cakes and cookies. If you want to make something like chocolate chip cookies or peanut butter cookies that are traditionally made with vegetable oil
Peanut Oil
Peanut oil is a healthy choice for your grill, and it’s a versatile one. It’s excellent for stir frying, searing, deep frying, sautéing and baking. It can also be used to make sauces and salad dressings. Peanut oil has a high smoke point (472°F) so you won’t have to worry about burning it when you’re cooking high heat foods like steaks or burgers on the flat top of your grill.
Peanut oil has a medium amount of saturated fat but this isn’t something you need to be too worried about as long as you don’t use too much of it while cooking. If your diet allows it then peanut oil is one of the best oils out there for grilling because it provides flavor without adding too much grease or fat into your food!
Peanut oil is very similar to vegetable oil in both its nutritional content and uses. It’s a healthy choice for cooking because it contains mostly unsaturated fats (about 90%), which are better than saturated fats. Peanut oil has a high smoke point (450°F) so you won’t have to worry about burning it when you’re cooking high heat foods like steaks or burgers on the flat top of your grill.
Soybean Oil
Soybean oil is a good choice for high-heat cooking. It has a neutral flavor, so it won’t overpower the taste of your food. Soybean oil can be used to fry foods, bake foods and saute them—and because it has a high smoke point (450 degrees Fahrenheit), it’s perfect for grilling and stir frying as well. You can also use soybean oil in marinades and dressings.
But there’s one big drawback: The majority of soybeans grown in the US are genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
This means that the soybeans have been modified to resist herbicides and pesticides, which are used to kill weeds and bugs. The problem is that there’s no scientific consensus on whether GMOs are safe to eat. In fact, some studies have shown that genetically modified foods can be harmful to humans.
Sesame Oil
Sesame oil has a milder flavor than the other oils we’ve discussed so far, but it’s still quite distinct. It can be used in stir fry dishes and can even be used to marinate meat before grilling. It’s also got a high smoke point, which means you can get some smoky flavor out of it by searing meats at high temperatures on your grill. However, sesame oil shouldn’t be used to cook seafood or fish—it will impart an unpleasant flavor to those foods.
Sesame oil is a good choice for stir-fry recipes, as it’s got a high smoke point and can be used to impart some smoky flavor to your food. It’s also great for marinating, especially if you’re looking for an Asian-inspired flavor.
Sunflower Oil
Sunflower oil is a good choice for high heat cooking. It has a high smoke point, which means that it won’t break down into harmful chemicals when heated to high temperatures. Sunflower oil also has a neutral flavor and is inexpensive, making it highly desirable for frying or sautéing at home. This type of fat is very stable, which makes it ideal for deep frying—you can use less than other types of oil because sunflower can withstand the higher temperatures required for this style of cooking without becoming unhealthy.
Sunflower oil contains vitamin E and omega 6 fatty acids (good fats), both essential nutrients that promote heart health. The nutty flavor of this oil pairs well with meats like steak or chicken, but also works great with lighter foods like salads or vegetables if you want to keep things healthy!
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil is a type of fat that comes from plants. It’s used for cooking and frying, and can be made from different kinds of plants like corn, soybean, sunflower and canola.
Vegetable oil has a high smoke point so you can use it to cook foods at high temperatures without burning them. This makes it good for sautéing chicken or frying eggs in the morning!
One thing to keep in mind is that vegetable oils are high in monounsaturated fats (aka MUFA), which are linked with heart disease risk factors (6). In contrast, saturated fats like those found in animal products have been associated with an increased risk of heart disease (7).
And while vegetable oils are often considered “healthy,” you should be careful about how much of them you consume. Some studies have linked high intakes of vegetable oil with an increased risk of heart disease (8,9).
The best oils for flat top grills are canola, peanut, vegetable, sunflower and sesame oil.
As the name suggests, flat top grills are flat and have no ridges for food to fall into. They’re also smooth so that foods don’t stick to them. That means you can use any type of oil you like on your grill without worrying about it burning or sticking.
The best oils for flat top grills are canola, peanut, vegetable, sunflower and sesame oil. Canola oil is best for cooking because it has a high smoke point (the temperature at which it will start smoking) meaning it’s great for frying foods that require high temperatures like vegetables or chicken wings. Peanut oil has a very low smoke point so it’s not ideal for cooking but is great when heating up your pan or wok before adding other ingredients like meat or vegetables because of its high flash point (the temperature at which something catches fire).
Soybean oil is ideal if you want something neutral tasting with a good balance between taste/texture/flavor-wise but won’t make food taste too “oily” either – soybean doesn’t impart much flavor onto the food itself so you’ll still be able to enjoy all those delicious flavor combinations yourself! Sesame and vegetable oils both have similar characteristics: they’re both light in texture; have fairly neutral flavors compared to other types such as olive oils; are relatively inexpensive compared to other options out there; etcetera!
Conclusion
We hope this article has helped you understand the various types of oil that can be used with your flat top grill. Remember, it’s important to only use high-quality oils like those listed above (as well as other types of cooking oil) so that you get the most out of your food and don’t end up ruining any meals!