What oil does Dickey's Barbecue Pit fry in?
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.
The 5 cleanest things to order 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 |
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 Dickey's Barbecue Pit report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Dickey's Barbecue Pit use beef tallow?
Yes, at least for some items. Dickey's Barbecue Pit uses: Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat (tallow/lard); fried sides and mayo-based sides use soybean/vegetable oil. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.