Schmaltz vs Olive oil
A side-by-side guide to substituting Olive oil for Schmaltz (or vice versa).
Use 0.9 cup of Olive oil for every 1 cup of Schmaltz.
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Olive oil
Conversion: Use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup)
Tags: vegandairy-free
Notes: Use 0.9 cup olive oil per 1 cup schmaltz due to lower smoke point. Adds peppery character; better for finishing dishes and lower-heat sautéing.
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Use 0.9 cup olive oil per 1 cup schmaltz due to lower smoke point. Adds peppery character; better for finishing dishes and lower-heat sautéing. The conversion is use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup).
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Yes — Use 0.9 cup olive oil per 1 cup schmaltz due to lower smoke point. Adds peppery character; better for finishing dishes and lower-heat sautéing. Ratio: Use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup).
Use 90% as much (0.9 cup per 1 cup). For other quantities, use the SubSwap calculator.
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