Smokey Bones Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Smokey Bones cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 106 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Smokey Bones fry in? The full answer
Eating at Smokey Bones soon? Build your order in the app and see its seed oil total before you pay.
Build my orderAsk Smokey Bones to drop seed oils
1 person has asked so far.
One tap, anonymous, no signup. We keep each chain's total public so the demand is impossible to ignore.
Safest Orders at Smokey Bones
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.
Cleanest full order: 6oz USDA Sirloin + Iced Tea, 1.6g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| 6oz USDA Sirloin | 1.6g |
| Chopped Brisket Sandwich | 1.6g |
| 9oz USDA Sirloin | 1.9g |
| Candied Bacon | 2.0g |
| Grilled and Chilled Shrimp Cocktail | 2.0g |
Build your Smokey Bones order
Pick your meal, sides, sauces and drink in the app and see your seed oil total before you order. It logs to your day in one tap. Free on iPhone and Android.
Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Smokey Bones
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Smoke Stack Burger | 48.9g |
| Fire Grilled Salmon Salad | 47.4g |
| Steak and Spinach Salad | 42.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Chopped Salad | 37.2g |
| Fried Pickles | 35.4g |
Every Smokey Bones item, ranked
All 106 items we have for Smokey Bones, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Garden Green Side Salad | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Mustard BBQ | 0.0g |
| KC BBQ | 0.0g |
| Chipotle BBQ | 0.0g |
| Sweet Brown Sugar | 0.0g |
| Carolina Mopping Sauce | 0.0g |
| Red Wine Sauce | 0.5g |
| Garlic Butter Sauce | 0.5g |
| Buff-A-Que | 0.5g |
| BBQ Baked Beans | 0.8g |
| Baked Potato | 0.8g |
| Cinnamon Apples | 1.0g |
| Loaded Baked Potato | 1.5g |
| Garlic Parmesan | 1.5g |
| 6oz USDA Sirloin | 1.6g |
| Chopped Brisket Sandwich | 1.6g |
| Kids Mac and Cheese | 1.6g |
| 9oz USDA Sirloin | 1.9g |
| Candied Bacon | 2.0g |
| Grilled and Chilled Shrimp Cocktail | 2.0g |
| Fire Grilled Shrimp | 2.0g |
| Filet Mignon Medallions | 2.0g |
| Fresh Steamed Broccoli | 2.4g |
| Fire-Roasted Corn | 2.4g |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet | 2.5g |
| Homemade Brunswick Stew | 2.7g |
| 14oz Fire-Grilled Ribeye | 2.9g |
| Smoked Chicken (Half) | 3.0g |
| Sliced Turkey Platter | 3.0g |
| Fire Grilled Salmon | 3.0g |
| Mahi Mahi | 3.0g |
| Caramel Apple Cheesecake | 3.0g |
| Kids BBQ Chicken Breast | 3.0g |
| Burger Patty Only (No Bun) | 3.4g |
| Kids 1/4 Chicken | 3.9g |
| Brisket Platter | 4.0g |
| House Salad | 4.0g |
| Hand Pulled Pork Platter | 4.0g |
| BBQ Chicken Platter | 4.0g |
| Smokehouse Chicken Platter | 4.0g |
| Steakhouse Butter | 4.0g |
| Kids BBQ Pork Sammy | 4.5g |
| Spicy Garlic Buffalo | 4.5g |
| Baby Back Ribs Half Rack | 5.0g |
| Full Rack Baby Back Ribs | 5.0g |
| Baby Back Ribs Combo | 5.0g |
| St. Louis Ribs Combo | 5.0g |
| Carnita Tacos | 5.0g |
| Mashed Potatoes with Gravy | 5.1g |
| St. Louis Ribs Half Rack | 6.0g |
| Pulled Chicken Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Turkey Club Sandwich | 6.0g |
| Kids Chicken Bites | 6.0g |
| Honey Mustard | 6.0g |
| Natural Cut French Fries | 6.6g |
| Loaded Mashed Potatoes | 6.7g |
| Rib Tips | 7.0g |
| Brownie Sundae | 7.0g |
| Veggie Burger | 7.0g |
| Build Your Own Burger | 7.0g |
| Pork Belly Tacos | 7.0g |
| Potato Wedges | 7.0g |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 7.2g |
| BBQ Chicken Sandwich | 8.0g |
| Pretzel Bones with Cheese Sauce | 8.0g |
| Korean Pork Belly Pops | 8.0g |
| Mahi Sandwich | 8.0g |
| Signature BBQ Burger | 8.0g |
| Mushroom Swiss Burger | 8.0g |
| Mahi Mahi Tacos | 8.0g |
| Big Cheese Macaroni | 8.3g |
| Mixed Berry Cheesecake | 8.5g |
| Bacon Cheeseburger | 9.0g |
| Bone-In Wings (10 pc) | 9.0g |
| Smoked Wings | 9.0g |
| Spicy Volcano Burger | 9.0g |
| Blue Cheese | 9.5g |
| Pulled Pork Sammy | 9.8g |
| BBQ Nachos | 10.0g |
| Jumbo Smoked Wings | 10.0g |
| Double Trouble Rib Platter | 10.1g |
| Onion Rings | 10.2g |
| Bones Buffalo Chicken Sandwich | 10.8g |
| St. Louis Ribs Full Rack | 12.0g |
| Fried Chicken Tenders | 12.0g |
| Loaded Nachos | 12.0g |
| Boneless Wings | 12.0g |
| Kids Cheeseburger | 12.3g |
| Caesar Side Salad | 12.6g |
| Crispy Chicken Tacos | 13.0g |
| Nutty Chicken Salad | 13.0g |
| Kids Grilled Cheese | 13.8g |
| Smokehouse Chicken Sandwich | 14.1g |
| Skillet Cornbread | 17.0g |
| Smokehouse Burger | 17.3g |
| Creamy Cole Slaw | 18.0g |
| Layer Chocolate Cake | 21.0g |
| Hot Bag O Donuts | 22.2g |
| Loaded Cheese Fries | 26.5g |
| Charbroiled Chicken Caesar Salad | 31.8g |
| Fried Pickles | 35.4g |
| Pulled Chicken Chopped Salad | 37.2g |
| Steak and Spinach Salad | 42.0g |
| Fire Grilled Salmon Salad | 47.4g |
| Smoke Stack Burger | 48.9g |
Frequently asked
Does Smokey Bones use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Smokey Bones cooks with: soybean oil. Across the 106 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Smokey Bones cook with?
Our research indicates: Smoked and grilled meats in beef/pork fat (low PUFA); fried appetizers and sides in soybean oil; ranch/mayo-based dressings in soybean oil. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Smokey Bones use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Smokey Bones cooks with soybean oil, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Smokey Bones seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Smokey Bones cooks with soybean oil, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Smokey Bones?
Chopped Brisket Sandwich is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Smokey Bones, at an estimated 1.6g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Smokey Bones?
Smoke Stack Burger is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Smokey Bones, at an estimated 48.9g 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.
Compare other chains
Smallcakes · Smalls Sliders · Smashburger · Smokey Mo's BBQ · Smoothie King · Snappy Tomato Pizza
See where Smokey Bones lands on the full Seed Oil Index, or check which chains cook in real fats on Tallow Watch. Wondering about a specific dish instead? The Is It Seed Oil food guide answers it for 200+ everyday foods, and the distributor oils page covers what independent restaurants fry in.