This cold pressed organic pecan oil is made on the Huston family farm in Junction View, Queensland, from small pecan pieces that naturally fall below the 6 mm screen the Hustons use for the pieces. The pecans are pressed to extract the oil, then filtered through a 3 micron screen for clarity. The result is a clear, aromatic finishing oil with a rich nutty flavour. It takes approximately 1 kg of pecans produces about 600ml of oil.

About the producer

Organic Pecan Enterprises is a family orchard in Junction View, Queensland, and the historic home of some of Australia’s oldest pecan trees. Warren and Christine Huston grow, harvest, crack, dry, sort and pack every pecan on their farm, which protects the delicate oils and preserves the true flavour of fresh pecan.

Read more about their orchard and their story here

What makes pecan oil so special

Pecan oil is high in monounsaturated fats, similar to extra virgin olive oil, but with a more delicate flavour and a cleaner finish. Because the pecans are grown, cracked, dried, sorted, pressed and filtered on farm, the time between harvest and oil production is short. This protects the integrity of the natural oils and preserves that buttery, aromatic quality; reducing the chance of "off notes" in the oil. 

Why we love it

• delicate, buttery flavour that lifts salads and vegetables

• high in monounsaturated fats

• cold pressed and filtered to 3 micron for clarity

• made entirely on farm in Junction View

Culinary uses

• drizzle over roasted vegetables or grilled asparagus

• use as a finishing oil over salads and grain bowls

• whisk into dressings with lemon, apple cider vinegar or maple syrup

• fold into hummus or dips for extra richness

• use sparingly in baking as a substitute for neutral oil

Storage

Keep sealed, cool and away from direct light. Refrigerate after opening to protect the delicate oils.

FAQ

Is this oil Australian grown?

Yes. 100 percent Australian pecans, grown and processed on the Huston family farm.

Is it raw?

Yes. This oil is cold pressed.

Can I fry with it?

Pecan oil has a decent smoke point of around 200ºC. But not great for high heat frying. This oil is best used as a finishing oil or for low to medium heat applications.

Why is pecan oil so expensive?

Because it takes a large quantity of premium pecans to make a small amount of oil, and fresh nuts are not cheap. This is a premium culinary oil.