Dickey's Barbecue Pit Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Dickey's Barbecue Pit cooks with: Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat (tallow/lard); fried sides and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil. Across the 65 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
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Safest Orders at Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Learn this once: a salad with grilled protein and the dressing left off is nearly always the lowest seed oil order anywhere. So the list below sticks to real meals, salads included, never just a water.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Baked Potato | 0.2g |
| Smoked Turkey Breast (3 oz) | 0.8g |
| Beef Brisket (3 oz) | 1.0g |
| Chicken Breast (1 meat plate) | 1.0g |
| Mac and Cheese | 1.4g |
What to Avoid at Dickey's Barbecue Pit
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Smokehouse Salad | 28.2g |
| Rack of Ribs | 28.1g |
| Large Salad | 26.5g |
| Pork and Tangler Baker | 25.6g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 19.7g |
Every Dickey's Barbecue Pit item, ranked
All 65 items we have for Dickey's Barbecue Pit, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Ice Cream (soft serve) | 0.0g |
| Barbecue Beans | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Original Barbecue Sauce | 0.0g |
| Sweet Barbecue Sauce | 0.0g |
| Carolina Barbecue Sauce | 0.0g |
| Spicy Barbecue Sauce | 0.1g |
| Baked Potato | 0.2g |
| Jalapeno Beans | 0.2g |
| Texas Hot Barbecue Sauce | 0.3g |
| Buffalo Barbecue Sauce | 0.3g |
| Green Beans with Bacon | 0.5g |
| Smoked Turkey Breast (3 oz) | 0.8g |
| Beef Brisket (3 oz) | 1.0g |
| Chicken Breast (1 meat plate) | 1.0g |
| Mac and Cheese | 1.4g |
| Turkey Breast (1 meat plate) | 1.6g |
| Fried Okra | 1.7g |
| Potato Salad | 1.9g |
| Beef Brisket (1 meat plate) | 1.9g |
| Kids Meat Plate | 2.0g |
| Baked Potato Casserole | 2.1g |
| Barbecue Honey Ham (1 meat plate) | 2.1g |
| Pulled Pork (3 oz) | 2.4g |
| Smoked Chicken (half) | 3.0g |
| Hand-Cut Fries (Regular) | 3.0g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 3.2g |
| Smoked Wings (6 piece) | 3.8g |
| Banana Pudding | 4.0g |
| Kids Sandwich Plate | 4.0g |
| 2 Meat Plate | 4.0g |
| Lil' Hoagie Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Pulled Pork (1 meat plate) | 4.7g |
| The Westerner Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Giant Baker with Meat | 5.0g |
| Blondie Brownie | 5.0g |
| 3 Meat Plate | 5.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 5.3g |
| Cabbage Slaw | 5.4g |
| Smoked Sausage Link | 5.9g |
| Big Barbecue Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Hand-Cut Fries (Large) | 6.1g |
| Waffle Fries | 7.0g |
| Smoked Wings (12 piece) | 7.6g |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | 8.6g |
| Lay's Classic Potato Chips | 8.7g |
| Lay's Barbecue Potato Chips | 8.7g |
| Lay's Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips | 8.7g |
| Brisket Sandwich | 8.8g |
| Polish Sausage (1 meat plate) | 8.8g |
| Spicy Cheddar Sausage (1 meat plate) | 10.1g |
| Kids Chicken Nuggets | 11.3g |
| Giant Baker | 12.0g |
| Fritos | 12.0g |
| Slice of Pecan Pie | 12.5g |
| Small Salad | 13.2g |
| Half Rack of Ribs | 14.0g |
| Fried Onion Tanglers | 15.0g |
| Smoked Wings (24 piece) | 15.2g |
| Baker with Brisket | 15.6g |
| Chicken Caesar Salad | 19.7g |
| Pork and Tangler Baker | 25.6g |
| Large Salad | 26.5g |
| Rack of Ribs | 28.1g |
| Smokehouse Salad | 28.2g |
Frequently asked
Does Dickey's Barbecue Pit use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Dickey's Barbecue Pit cooks with: Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat (tallow/lard); fried sides and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil. Across the 65 menu items we analyzed, it averages 6.6g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of C (High Risk).
What oil does Dickey's Barbecue Pit cook with?
Our research indicates: Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat (tallow/lard); fried sides and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Dickey's Barbecue Pit use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Our research indicates: Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat (tallow/lard); fried sides and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil. Beef tallow is far lower in PUFA than seed oils.
Is Dickey's Barbecue Pit seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Dickey's Barbecue Pit cooks with Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat (tallow/lard); fried sides and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Dickey's Barbecue Pit?
Baked Potato is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dickey's Barbecue Pit, at an estimated 0.2g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Dickey's Barbecue Pit?
Smokehouse Salad is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Dickey's Barbecue Pit, at an estimated 28.2g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. New to the topic? Start with what seed oils are and the complete list, or read the evidence on why people avoid them.
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