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.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Mission 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.
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Smoked Turkey (4 oz) | 1.0g |
| Turkey (1/4 lb) | 1.0g |
| Kickin Collard Greens | 1.0g |
| Sweet Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Smoked Brisket (4 oz) | 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 Mission BBQ report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Mission BBQ use beef tallow?
No. Mission BBQ cooks with Smoked meats rendered in beef/pork fat; fried sides in soybean oil; mayo-based sides use soybean-oil mayo, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.