Kristina Carlton wrote:
> Actually, my original question was missing. It was about the use of =
> olive
> oil in marinades. That is what I used to use but then learned that olive =
> oil
> is not healthy once it is heated. So if you cook the meat you marinated =
> in
> an olive oil based marinade, then you would essentially be cooking with
> olive oil. That is what I am trying to avoid...therefore the search for =
> a
> different oil.
>
> But yes, any oils are really not paleo. I guess I am not that strict as =
> I
> also use coconut oil.

    It is my understanding that light olive oil can take more heat without
deteriorating than does, for example, virgin olive oil - neither of which
are really processed in paleo fashion. You may consider using the light
olive oil for marinading purposes & the virgin, etc., types for raw salads,
etc.
    If you marinade at room temperature, there is a possibility of
succeeding with coconut oil (also non paleo) - depending on how warm/hot you
keep the kitchen. I use an unrefined coconut oil. so it's harder to keep it
liquid, and there's that sweet, coconut taste that can sometimes seem
nauseating if you're not using a bunch of herbal flavors or not cooking
tropical-style foods. Coconut oil is one of the best concerning using higher
heats, although - when I do cook - I try to use the lower heats anyway.

Mary Anne