What oil does Smokey Bones fry in?
Smokey Bones cooks with Smoked and grilled meats in beef/pork fat (low PUFA); fried appetizers and sides in soybean oil; ranch/mayo-based dressings in soybean oil.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Smokey Bones
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 |
|---|---|
| KC BBQ | 0.0g |
| Chipotle BBQ | 0.0g |
| Sweet Brown Sugar | 0.0g |
| Buff-A-Que | 0.5g |
| Baked Potato | 1.0g |
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 Smokey Bones report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Smokey Bones use beef tallow?
No. Smokey Bones cooks with Smoked and grilled meats in beef/pork fat (low PUFA); fried appetizers and sides in soybean oil; ranch/mayo-based dressings in soybean oil, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.