Storing used oil......

[FarmerChick]

like for french fries etc.

It uses a good bit of oil sometimes when you fry the old way. How long do you keep this oil and how do you store it for next use?

just wondering.

 

[elevan]

I double strain it through a coffee filter after it cools and then store in mason jars in the cabinet.

 

[FarmerChick]

how many times do you reuse it?

 

[elevan]

At least 2-3 depending on how dirty it gets.

After that I add some of it to the dogs and cats food (little at a time).

 

[FarmerChick]

thanks

 

[myzanya]

I do the same...but keep it in the fridge

 

[FarmerChick]

I almost asked that? is fridge better? but so many do not fridge?

hmm...

 

[elevan]

It's shelf stable so you could go either way. I keep mine in a cool, dark cabinet and haven't had any problems :/

 

[FarmerChick]

what is length of usage time inbetween?

like if I fry today...can I let it sit 2 months before I fry again? and then use it again, say 2 months later?

what is total length of time you would let it sit total before you took it out of cooking?

 

[dacjohns]

If you use it to fry fish it will pick up a fishy taste and smell.