Cleaning vegetable oil is a simple task that can be done in just a few minutes. Here are four tips to help you clean your oil:
- Pour a pot of water onto the stove and turn it up to medium-high heat. Once the water is boiling, add the vegetable oil and let it simmer for about five minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes before pouring it into a bowl or container. Use a spoon to skim off any foam that has formed on top of the oil, and discard it.
- Pour cold water into the pot until it reaches halfway up the sides of the container, and stir in 1 cup of white vinegar or lemon juice. Swish the mixture around until all of the oil has been dissolved, then pour it out into another container or bowl.
- Rinse off any remaining soap residue with cold water, then dry off the surface of your oil with a paper towel or cloth towel. Store your cleaned oil in an airtight container for future use ..