What Are Cooking With Animal Fats?

Some people try to avoid cooking with animal fats because they believe that these fats are unhealthy. However, there are a lot of benefits to cooking with animal fats.

One of these benefits is that animal fats are healthier for your heart. For example, olive oil is high in monounsaturated fat which is good for your heart. Animal fats such as lard, tallow, and duck fat are all high in saturated fat but are also high in monounsaturated fat.

Cooking with animal fats has been shown to have a variety of health benefits. Research has found that cooking with animal fat, such as duck fat, can reduce inflammation in the body and lead to better cognitive function, especially in children. It has also been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes and has been shown to help with weight loss.

It's important to note that not all animal fats are created equal. The type of animal fat used in cooking is important and this is determined by the type of dish being cooked. For example, animal fats such as beef tallow are preferred for frying because they produce a crispy texture. Chicken fat is also used in cooking because it has a milder flavor than beef tallow and has a higher smoke point.

Another benefit is that animal fats have a lot more flavor than vegetable oils. Vegetable oils have a bland taste and they tend to cook a lot faster. Animal fats have more flavor and they also tend to cook slower which means you can cook with them longer without burning the food.

The last benefit is that cooking with animal fats creates new compounds in the food you're making. These new compounds are healthy and give the food a unique taste. For example, cooking with beef fat will create compounds called trimethylamine oxide and trimethylamine which give the food a distinct beef flavor.

Frying with vegetable oils is a dangerous practice that can have serious health consequences. These oils are typically highly processed and contain unhealthy trans fats, which can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious health issues. Additionally, the high temperatures used for frying can cause the oils to break down and produce harmful compounds that can be dangerous when consumed. Finally, the repeated use of the same oil can lead to the accumulation of toxins that can be hazardous to our health. For these reasons, I strongly discourage frying with vegetable oils.