Pecan Oil

Rusty Rooster

We were out today and saw some. I had never seen it before and it was intriging so we bought it. It is from Kinloch Plantation in Winnsboro, LA. has a site on it www.pecanoil.com (imagine that). It has a couple basic vinegret ect. recipes with it. Anyone ever tried it or have any special applications?
Thanks

Spring Chicken

That's interesting. I've never heard anything about pecan oil before but reading about it on their site makes me want to purchase some.

Also interesting is that I grew up near Winnsboro, LA and never heard of them. Of course I left the area a couple of centuries ago, or something like that.

Thanks for posting.

Spring "Seventeen Lives" Chicken
Spring Texas USA

JalopyBob

I wonder how this pecan oil would work for fried fish?
This post is the first I have heard of it.

Fidel

Never seen it before Tom. You'll have to keep us in the loop. Post your thoughts on the flavor and how it works for you.

Rusty Rooster

Will do. At $1.00 per oz. I will use it sparingly. I figure my first try will be a vinagrette with some good balsamic on a spinach salad. That is unless anyone has a better idea.
Tom

Charleston Dave

Your pecan oil would likely be usable as a substitute in anything that had walnut oil as an ingredient; walnut oil is a fairly common ingredient. Walnut oil is used in dressings and as a finishing oil.

I'd avoid heating it, as the fragrance would likely be lost quickly.

I could not find a smoke point for pecan oil. I found one reference which listed the smoke point at just 320ºF for unrefined walnut oil and 400ºF for semi-refined, so don't plan on using your pecan oil for frying.

Oils do turn rancid in time, so I'd keep it in a cool or cold dark place to maximize its life.

Nut oils go well as finishing ingredients atop roasted foods, cheeses, and wild rice. You might also try some atop roasted potatoes with rosemary.

Also, tree nut allergies are quite common. If you're cooking for guests, let them know that you're using a nut oil.