What oil does Rudy's BBQ fry in?
Rudy's BBQ has no deep fryer.
In detail: 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.
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Build my orderRudy's BBQ at a glance
| Fry oil (US) | No deep fryer |
| Seed oils | No fryer, but in some items |
| Beef tallow | No |
| Peanut oil | No |
| Seed oil grade | A (3.5 g average per item, 48 items) |
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 |
|---|---|
| Turkey Breast (1/2 lb) | 0.5g |
| Turkey Sandwich | 1.0g |
| Brisket Sandwich | 1.1g |
| Pork Loin (1/2 lb) | 1.3g |
| Peppered Tenderloin (1/2 lb) | 1.3g |
Lower PUFA is cleaner. These are estimates from published nutrition data and disclosed oils; preparation varies by location.
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Build my orderWhat oil do other chains like Rudy's BBQ use?
- What oil does Texas Roadhouse use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Outback Steakhouse use? Beef tallow
- What oil does LongHorn Steakhouse use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Logan's Roadhouse use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Ponderosa Steakhouse use? Soybean and corn oil (estimated)
- What oil does Golden Corral use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Billy Sims BBQ use? Soybean oil
- What oil does Soulman's Bar-B-Que use? Soybean oil (estimated)
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. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.
Frequently asked
What oil does Rudy's BBQ fry in?
Rudy's BBQ has no deep fryer. In detail: 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.
Does Rudy's BBQ use seed oils?
Rudy's BBQ has no deep fryer. Seed oils still show up in other items, so check the grams for each one.
Does Rudy's BBQ use beef tallow?
No. Rudy's BBQ has no deep fryer.
Does Rudy's BBQ use peanut oil?
Not that we can find. Rudy's BBQ has no deep fryer. If you have a peanut allergy, ask the restaurant directly, because oils and suppliers can vary by location.
What is the lowest seed oil order at Rudy's BBQ?
Turkey Sandwich (1.0 g of polyunsaturated fat). Next: Brisket Sandwich (1.1 g) and Rudy's Chop Sandwich (1.4 g).
Which Rudy's BBQ item has the most seed oil?
Potato Salad, at about 13.2 g of polyunsaturated fat as listed.