What oil does 4 Rivers Smokehouse fry in?
4 Rivers Smokehouse cooks with Smoked meats in beef/pork fat (low PUFA); fries and fried sides in soybean oil; coleslaw and mayo-based sides in soybean/canola mayo.
The 5 cleanest things to order at 4 Rivers Smokehouse
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 |
|---|---|
| Collard Greens | 1.0g |
| A La Carte Smoked Turkey | 2.0g |
| A La Carte Pulled Pork | 2.0g |
| Baked Cheese Grits | 2.0g |
| A La Carte Pulled Chicken | 2.0g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
Why the frying oil matters
Most fast-food chains fry in seed oils like soybean, canola, corn, or a blend of them, which are high in polyunsaturated fat (PUFA). A handful still use beef tallow or other stable fats, which are far lower in PUFA. The oil a kitchen fries in is the single biggest driver of how much seed oil ends up on your plate. See the full breakdown on the 4 Rivers Smokehouse report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does 4 Rivers Smokehouse use beef tallow?
No. 4 Rivers Smokehouse cooks with Smoked meats in beef/pork fat (low PUFA); fries and fried sides in soybean oil; coleslaw and mayo-based sides in soybean/canola mayo, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.