What oil does Soulman's Bar-B-Que fry in?
Soulman's Bar-B-Que cooks with Soybean oil presumed for fryer (no public disclosure found); beef/pork fat for smoked meats; soybean-based mayo in coleslaw and potato salad.
The 5 cleanest things to order at Soulman's Bar-B-Que
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 |
|---|---|
| Fried Cabbage | 1.5g |
| Hot Links by the Pound | 2.0g |
| Round Up - Turkey | 2.3g |
| Round Up - Ham | 2.5g |
| Soulman's Sandwich - Ham | 2.6g |
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 Soulman's Bar-B-Que report card, or where it lands on the Seed Oil Index.
Frequently asked
Does Soulman's Bar-B-Que use beef tallow?
No. Soulman's Bar-B-Que cooks with Soybean oil presumed for fryer (no public disclosure found); beef/pork fat for smoked meats; soybean-based mayo in coleslaw and potato salad, not beef tallow. See which chains fry in real fats on Tallow Watch.