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Butter? Ghee? Tallow? Seed oils?

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I keep oils in my cabinet next to the stove.

Never had issues, while my olive oil is always empty within 2 months the sunflower oil I am still using since 15 years and never had to buy a new one

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

All oils will store well for about 6 months. Unfortunately most long term fats will go rancid. Anything canned will last longer.

I personally keep an extra bottle of olive oil in the freezer and rotate it when I buy a new bottle. Keeps it very fresh, and in the long term it will keep indefinitely.

It doesn't take up much space either.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Coconut oil is your best bet - it's shelf stable for 2+ years, doesn't go rancid easily, and works for both cooking and skin care in a pinch (plus those emergency power stations can keep your electric cooking going when the grid's down).