Hickory's Smokehouse UK Seed Oil Report Card
Based on our menu research, Hickory's Smokehouse UK cooks with: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (dedicated allergen-free chip fryer); smoked meats cooked over hickory and oak wood with no added oil; butter used heavily on sides. Across the 52 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
Safest Orders at Hickory's Smokehouse UK
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.
Cleanest full order: Texas Style Brisket, 3.0g total
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| Buttered Baked Potato | 1.0g |
| Giant Garlic Buttered Pretzel Bites | 3.0g |
| Texas Style Brisket | 3.0g |
| Smoked Wings with Tennessee Bourbon Glaze | 4.0g |
| Eight-Hour Smoked Beef Rib | 4.0g |
What to Avoid at Hickory's Smokehouse UK
| Item | PUFA |
|---|---|
| The Southern Sharer | 20.0g |
| Southern Fried Chicken Burger | 16.0g |
| Southern Fried Onion Blossom | 16.0g |
| The Bird & Beast Burger | 15.0g |
| Go Big or Go Home Burger | 14.0g |
Frequently asked
Does Hickory's Smokehouse UK use seed oils?
Based on our menu research, Hickory's Smokehouse UK cooks with: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (dedicated allergen-free chip fryer); smoked meats cooked over hickory and oak wood with no added oil; butter used heavily on sides. Across the 52 menu items we analyzed, it averages 8.5g estimated PUFA per item, earning a seed-oil grade of D (Very High Risk).
What oil does Hickory's Smokehouse UK cook with?
Our research indicates: rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (dedicated allergen-free chip fryer); smoked meats cooked over hickory and oak wood with no added oil; butter used heavily on sides. Preparation can vary by location, so treat PUFA numbers as estimates.
Does Hickory's Smokehouse UK use beef tallow?
No. Our research indicates Hickory's Smokehouse UK cooks with rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (dedicated allergen-free chip fryer); smoked meats cooked over hickory and oak wood with no added oil; butter used heavily on sides, not beef tallow. For chains that fry in tallow or other real fats, see Tallow Watch.
Is Hickory's Smokehouse UK seed oil free?
No. Our research indicates Hickory's Smokehouse UK cooks with rapeseed/vegetable oil in the fryers (dedicated allergen-free chip fryer); smoked meats cooked over hickory and oak wood with no added oil; butter used heavily on sides, which includes seed oils. See the lower-PUFA orders above for the cleanest picks.
What is the safest thing to order at Hickory's Smokehouse UK?
Buttered Baked Potato is the lowest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hickory's Smokehouse UK, at an estimated 1.0g PUFA. See the Safest Orders list on this page for more options.
What should I avoid at Hickory's Smokehouse UK?
The Southern Sharer is the highest-PUFA item we analyzed at Hickory's Smokehouse UK, at an estimated 20.0g PUFA. Fried items and creamy, mayo-based sauces are usually the heaviest.
What are seed oils?
Seed oils — canola, soybean, sunflower, corn, and similar vegetable oils — are extracted from seeds using high heat and chemical solvents. They are very high in polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), which are unstable at cooking temperatures and can oxidize easily. Many health-conscious eaters choose to minimize seed oils and prefer foods cooked in beef tallow, butter, coconut oil, or olive oil instead. This page shows estimated PUFA grams per menu item to help you make more informed choices. These are estimates — actual values vary by preparation and location. Curious why people avoid them? Read the evidence.
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