Spring Creek Barbeque Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Spring Creek Barbeque cooks with: Smoked meats (beef, pork, turkey, chicken, sausage) cooked in a wood smoker, rendered animal fat, low PUFA; the Fry Basket and Okra Basket (both breaded/battered) share a fryer that customer allergy reports and gluten-free forums say runs soybean oil, the assumed industry-standard for a Texas BBQ chain; Spring Creek has not published an official statement confirming the exact oil.. Across the 85 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
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Safest Orders at Spring Creek Barbeque
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: Child's Plate - Turkey + Pinto Beans + Gallon of Iced Tea, 0.3g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Child's Plate - Turkey | 0.3g |
| Turkey Breast Dinner | 0.5g |
| Banana Pudding | 0.6g |
| Child's Plate - Ham | 0.6g |
| Smoked Turkey (1/2 lb) | 1.0g |
What to Avoid at Spring Creek Barbeque
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Family Pack XL (serves 8) | 32.0g |
| Family Pack Standard (serves 4) | 18.0g |
| French Fry Basket | 17.4g |
| Coleslaw | 10.2g |
| Chopped Brisket Sandwich Basket | 10.0g |
Every Spring Creek Barbeque item, ranked
All 85 items we have for Spring Creek Barbeque, safest first. Values are estimated grams of seed-oil PUFA per item.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Pinto Beans | 0.0g |
| Gallon of Lemonade | 0.0g |
| Gallon of Iced Tea | 0.0g |
| Fountain Drink | 0.0g |
| Barbeque Sauce | 0.0g |
| Special Sauce | 0.0g |
| Child's Plate - Turkey | 0.3g |
| Turkey Breast Dinner | 0.5g |
| Corn on the Cob | 0.6g |
| Banana Pudding | 0.6g |
| Chocolate Cream Pie | 0.6g |
| Child's Plate - Ham | 0.6g |
| Coconut Cream Pie | 0.7g |
| Smoked Turkey (1/2 lb) | 1.0g |
| Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Jalapeño Beans | 1.0g |
| Green Beans | 1.0g |
| Dinner Roll | 1.0g |
| Child's Plate - Chopped Brisket | 1.0g |
| Hot Fresh Bread | 1.0g |
| Side Salad | 1.2g |
| Ham Dinner | 1.3g |
| Macaroni & Cheese | 1.6g |
| Mac and Cheese | 1.6g |
| Chopped Beef Dinner | 1.6g |
| Sliced Brisket Dinner | 1.7g |
| Ham Sandwich | 1.9g |
| Child's Plate - Pulled Pork | 1.9g |
| Sliced Brisket (1/2 lb) | 2.0g |
| Chopped Brisket (1/2 lb) | 2.0g |
| Beef Ribs (1 rib) | 2.0g |
| Turkey Sandwich | 2.0g |
| Chopped Brisket Sandwich | 2.5g |
| Sliced Brisket Sandwich | 2.8g |
| Pork Ribs (half rack) | 3.0g |
| Pulled Pork (1/2 lb) | 3.0g |
| Turkey Lunch | 3.0g |
| Garden Salad | 3.0g |
| Carolina Style Pulled Pork Lunch | 3.0g |
| Ham Lunch | 3.0g |
| Chicken Lunch | 3.0g |
| Traditional Mild Sausage Lunch | 3.0g |
| Chopped Baker (Baked Potato with Chopped Beef) | 3.0g |
| Pulled Pork Sandwich | 3.2g |
| Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich | 3.2g |
| Turkey Signature Salad | 3.2g |
| Child's Plate - Cracked Black Pepper Sausage | 3.2g |
| Child's Plate - Chicken | 3.6g |
| Ham Signature Salad | 3.6g |
| Smoked Sausage Link | 4.0g |
| Smoked Chicken Jalapeno Ranch Potato | 4.0g |
| St. Louis Rib Lunch | 4.0g |
| Texas Pecan Pie | 4.0g |
| Sliced Brisket Lunch | 4.0g |
| Chopped Brisket Lunch | 4.0g |
| Carolina Style Pulled Pork Dinner | 4.0g |
| Child's Plate - Ribs | 4.2g |
| Peach Cobbler with Cream | 5.0g |
| Baby Back Rib Dinner | 5.0g |
| Child's Plate - Traditional Mild Sausage | 5.0g |
| Peach Cobbler | 5.2g |
| Cracked Black Pepper Sausage Sandwich | 5.6g |
| Potato Salad | 6.0g |
| 2-Meat Combination Plate | 6.0g |
| Cracked Black Pepper Sausage Dinner | 6.1g |
| Southwest Salad | 6.6g |
| Smoked Chicken (half) | 7.5g |
| Chicken Dinner | 7.5g |
| Traditional Mild Sausage Sandwich | 7.8g |
| 3-Meat Combination Plate | 8.0g |
| St. Louis Rib Dinner | 8.2g |
| Sliced Brisket and Sausage Combo | 8.2g |
| Turkey Sandwich Basket | 9.0g |
| Carolina Style Pulled Pork Sandwich Basket | 9.0g |
| Ham Sandwich Basket | 9.0g |
| Traditional Mild Sausage Sandwich Basket | 9.0g |
| Cracked Black Pepper Sausage Sandwich Basket | 9.0g |
| Fried Okra Basket | 9.6g |
| Traditional Mild Sausage Dinner | 9.9g |
| Chopped Brisket Sandwich Basket | 10.0g |
| Sliced Brisket Sandwich Basket | 10.0g |
| Coleslaw | 10.2g |
| French Fry Basket | 17.4g |
| Family Pack Standard (serves 4) | 18.0g |
| Family Pack XL (serves 8) | 32.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Spring Creek Barbeque use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Spring Creek Barbeque cooks with: Smoked meats (beef, pork, turkey, chicken, sausage) cooked in a wood smoker, rendered animal fat, low PUFA; the Fry Basket and Okra Basket (both breaded/battered) share a fryer that customer allergy reports and gluten-free forums say runs soybean oil, the assumed industry-standard for a Texas BBQ chain; Spring Creek has not published an official statement confirming the exact oil.. Across the 85 menu items we analyzed, it averages 4.4g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of B (Medium Risk).
What oil does Spring Creek Barbeque cook with?
Our research indicates: Smoked meats (beef, pork, turkey, chicken, sausage) cooked in a wood smoker, rendered animal fat, low PUFA; the Fry Basket and Okra Basket (both breaded/battered) share a fryer that customer allergy reports and gluten-free forums say runs soybean oil, the assumed industry-standard for a Texas BBQ chain; Spring Creek has not published an official statement confirming the exact oil.. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Spring Creek Barbeque use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Spring Creek Barbeque cooks with Smoked meats (beef, pork, turkey, chicken, sausage) cooked in a wood smoker, rendered animal fat, low PUFA; the Fry Basket and Okra Basket (both breaded/battered) share a fryer that customer allergy reports and gluten-free forums say runs soybean oil, the assumed industry-standard for a Texas BBQ chain; Spring Creek has not published an official statement confirming the exact oil., not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Spring Creek Barbeque seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Spring Creek Barbeque cooks with Smoked meats (beef, pork, turkey, chicken, sausage) cooked in a wood smoker, rendered animal fat, low PUFA; the Fry Basket and Okra Basket (both breaded/battered) share a fryer that customer allergy reports and gluten-free forums say runs soybean oil, the assumed industry-standard for a Texas BBQ chain; Spring Creek has not published an official statement confirming the exact oil., which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Spring Creek Barbeque?
Child's Plate - Turkey is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Spring Creek Barbeque, at an estimated 0.3g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Spring Creek Barbeque?
Family Pack XL (serves 8) is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Spring Creek Barbeque, at an estimated 32.0g 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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