Smokey Mo's BBQ Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Smokey Mo's BBQ cooks with: No published oil disclosure. Smoked meats use beef/pork fat. The chain sells no fried item any more (Fried Okra is gone from the menu, the March 2024 nutrition guide and the allergen chart; chips are bagged), so oil only enters through mayo-based sides: the guide's potato salad (8 g fat / 1 g sat) and cole slaw (11 g / 1.5 g) panels read as soybean-oil mayonnaise. Across the 54 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Smokey Mo's BBQ
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: Smoked Chicken (quarter) + Coffee, 1.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Smoked Chicken (quarter) | 1.0g |
| Pulled Pork (4oz) | 2.0g |
| 1 Meat Plate - Turkey | 2.0g |
| Chopped (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Turkey (8oz) | 2.1g |
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Build my orderWhat to Avoid at Smokey Mo's BBQ
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pork Belly Burnt Ends | 18.7g |
| Frito Pie | 16.7g |
| Regular Sausage (8oz) | 10.5g |
| Fried Okra | 8.0g |
| 3 Meat Plate | 8.0g |
Every Smokey Mo's BBQ item, ranked
All 54 items we have for Smokey Mo's BBQ, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Spicy BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Original BBQ Sauce | 0.0g |
| Pinto Beans | 0.2g |
| Green Beans with Bacon | 0.2g |
| Banana Pudding | 0.7g |
| Smoked Chicken (quarter) | 1.0g |
| Corn on the Cob | 1.0g |
| Creamed Corn | 1.4g |
| Pulled Pork (4oz) | 2.0g |
| 1 Meat Plate - Turkey | 2.0g |
| Chopped (8oz) | 2.0g |
| Turkey (8oz) | 2.1g |
| Brisket (8oz) | 2.2g |
| Chocolate Oreo Pudding | 2.3g |
| 1 Meat Plate - Brisket | 3.0g |
| 1 Meat Plate - Smoked Chicken | 3.0g |
| Green Salad | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Potato & Egg | 3.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Bean & Cheese | 3.0g |
| Mac & Cheese | 3.1g |
| Chocolate Chunk Cookie | 3.2g |
| Bacon Cheddar Potatoes | 3.3g |
| Pork Loin (8oz) | 3.4g |
| Jalapeño Cheese Bread (2 slices) | 4.0g |
| 1 Meat Plate - Sausage | 4.0g |
| 1 Meat Plate - Pork Ribs | 4.0g |
| 1 Meat Plate - Jalapeno Sausage | 4.0g |
| Chopped Baked Potato with Brisket | 4.0g |
| Turkey Sandwich | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Brisket & Egg | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Bacon & Egg | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Sausage & Egg | 4.0g |
| Breakfast Taco - Chorizo & Egg | 4.0g |
| Potato Salad | 4.8g |
| Brisket Sandwich | 5.0g |
| 1 Meat Plate - Pork Belly Burnt Ends | 5.0g |
| Half Chicken Plate | 5.0g |
| Chopped Brisket Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Sausage Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | 5.0g |
| Mo's BBQ Salad | 5.0g |
| 2 Meat Plate | 6.0g |
| Pork Rib Plate | 6.0g |
| Sausage & Cheese Biscuit | 6.0g |
| Sausage Biscuit | 6.2g |
| Coleslaw | 6.6g |
| Pork Ribs (138g) | 7.1g |
| Jalapeno Sausage (8oz) | 7.5g |
| Fried Okra | 8.0g |
| 3 Meat Plate | 8.0g |
| Regular Sausage (8oz) | 10.5g |
| Frito Pie | 16.7g |
| Pork Belly Burnt Ends | 18.7g |
Frequently asked
Does Smokey Mo's BBQ use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Smokey Mo's BBQ cooks with: No published oil disclosure. Smoked meats use beef/pork fat. The chain sells no fried item any more (Fried Okra is gone from the menu, the March 2024 nutrition guide and the allergen chart; chips are bagged), so oil only enters through mayo-based sides: the guide's potato salad (8 g fat / 1 g sat) and cole slaw (11 g / 1.5 g) panels read as soybean-oil mayonnaise. Across the 54 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.3g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Smokey Mo's BBQ cook with?
Our research indicates: No published oil disclosure. Smoked meats use beef/pork fat. The chain sells no fried item any more (Fried Okra is gone from the menu, the March 2024 nutrition guide and the allergen chart; chips are bagged), so oil only enters through mayo-based sides: the guide's potato salad (8 g fat / 1 g sat) and cole slaw (11 g / 1.5 g) panels read as soybean-oil mayonnaise. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Smokey Mo's BBQ use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Smokey Mo's BBQ cooks with No published oil disclosure. Smoked meats use beef/pork fat. The chain sells no fried item any more (Fried Okra is gone from the menu, the March 2024 nutrition guide and the allergen chart; chips are bagged), so oil only enters through mayo-based sides: the guide's potato salad (8 g fat / 1 g sat) and cole slaw (11 g / 1.5 g) panels read as soybean-oil mayonnaise, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Smokey Mo's BBQ seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Smokey Mo's BBQ cooks with No published oil disclosure. Smoked meats use beef/pork fat. The chain sells no fried item any more (Fried Okra is gone from the menu, the March 2024 nutrition guide and the allergen chart; chips are bagged), so oil only enters through mayo-based sides: the guide's potato salad (8 g fat / 1 g sat) and cole slaw (11 g / 1.5 g) panels read as soybean-oil mayonnaise, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Smokey Mo's BBQ?
1 Meat Plate - Turkey is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Smokey Mo's BBQ, at an estimated 2.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Smokey Mo's BBQ?
Pork Belly Burnt Ends is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Smokey Mo's BBQ, at an estimated 18.7g 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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