What oil does Mission BBQ fry in?
Mission BBQ cooks with Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat; fried sides in soybean oil; mayo-based sides use soybean-oil mayo.
ALow Risk — 3.1g avg PUFA/item across 67 items
The 5 cleanest things to order at Mission BBQ
| BBQ Sauce (2 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Spicy BBQ Sauce (2 oz) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Bottled Water | 0.0g PUFA |
| American Hero Cup (Souvenir Drink) | 0.0g PUFA |
| Gallon of Unsweetened Tea | 0.0g PUFA |
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 Mission BBQ report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.