What oil does Rudy's BBQ fry in?
Rudy's BBQ cooks with No deep fryer at all. The seed-oil exposure is the mayonnaise in the potato salad and the slaw, the three-bean vinaigrette, and bought-in bakery items. Smoked meats use their own beef/pork fat..
The 5 cleanest things to order at Rudy's 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 |
|---|---|
| Original Sause | 0.0g |
| Sissy Sause | 0.0g |
| New Potatoes | 0.4g |
| Turkey Breast (1/2 lb) | 0.5g |
| Jumbo Smoked Potato | 0.5g |
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 Rudy's BBQ report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Rudy's BBQ use beef tallow?
No. Rudy's BBQ cooks with No deep fryer at all. The seed-oil exposure is the mayonnaise in the potato salad and the slaw, the three-bean vinaigrette, and bought-in bakery items. Smoked meats use their own beef/pork fat., not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.