Your Questions About Pecan Oil, Answered

As subtle in taste as it is rich in health benefits, pecan oil is great for cooking, baking, and even skincare — and, yet, many people have never heard of it. We’re here to answer all your questions about Texas’ best-kept secret. 

How Do You Use Pecan Oil?

There are many ways to use pecan oil. You can use it to make salad dressing, deep-fry some fish filets, bake a velvety chocolate cake, or whip up a batch of homemade granola. Moisturize your dry skin with pecan oil or use it to add a little luster to your hair. You can even use it as a massage oil. You’re only limited by your imagination! 

Is Pecan Oil as Healthy as Olive Oil?

Yes. In fact, it actually has less saturated fat than olive oil! Olive oil contains 13.5% saturated fat, while pecan oil has just a 9.5% saturated fat content. 

Is Pecan Oil Good for Your Cholesterol?

Pecan oil may reduce LDL cholesterol levels and improve heart health. It’s very low in saturated fat and is packed with unsaturated fatty acids, which are good for cardiovascular health. 

Can I Bake With Pecan Oil?

Yes! Pecan oil is excellent for baking. It makes a great substitute for butter, olive oil, and margarine in all kinds of recipes. Use it to bake fluffy, slightly nutty cookies, decadent brownies, or a pecan pie that stays true to its roots.  

Do You Refrigerate Pecan Oil?

You can keep pecan oil in the pantry just like any other oil. However, storing it in the fridge will extend its shelf life. Our pecan oil is winterized, meaning it won’t thicken up or look cloudy when exposed to cooler temperatures. 

Does Pecan Oil Go Bad?

Yes — all cooking oils degrade in quality over time, especially when exposed to heat, light, or oxygen. Keep your pecan oil in the fridge to maximize freshness and use it before the “best by” date. Of course, it’s so delicious that you won’t have to try too hard to use it before it expires! 

Is Pecan Oil Good for Your Skin?

Rich in vitamins A and E, pecan oil makes a fantastic moisturizer. It’s not thick or greasy, so you can rub it into your skin just like lotion. Pecan oil is also high in antioxidants and is less comedogenic than many other body oils. Your soft, supple skin will speak for itself! 

Is Pecan Oil Good for Frying?

You bet! With a smoke point of 470 degrees Fahrenheit, pecan oil is perfect for making fried dishes. This high smoke point means it’s great for deep-frying, sautéing, browning meat, and making stir-fries without burning anything. 

How Is Oil Extracted From Pecans?

Our pecan oil for sale is expeller pressed. This is an entirely mechanical process with no chemicals involved. A machine called an expeller press — also known as a screw press — squeezes pecans through a small cavity under intense pressure, extracting their rich, delicious oil without the use of solvents. 

A Jack of All Trades

Pecan oil is highly versatile. You can use it for everything from skincare to baking cookies, from moisturizing your hair to making chicken-fried steak. Try it for yourself! Once you make the switch to pecan oil, you’ll never want to go back.