Buy This Cooking Oil At Dollar Tree For Less Than Half Of Its Grocery Store Cost

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The best groceries at Dollar Tree absolutely slay those from supermarkets in terms of pricing, and coconut oil is one such ingredient. As of writing, Dollar Tree sells a 7.25-ounce container of Butcher Boy 100% pure refined coconut oil for just $1.25, which works out to $0.17 per ounce. Walmart, for one, sells 14 ounces of LouAna 100% Pure Coconut Oil for $4.94, or a whopping $0.35 per ounce ... that's over double the price! Don't be confused by the fact that other stores sell bigger containers of coconut oil — many food products at Dollar Tree come in smaller packages than what you may see on grocer shelves — but a look at the unit price tells the real tale. Dollar Tree's food affordability often comes down to the value of private labels, and coconut oil is no exception to this rule.

If you are unaccustomed to buying groceries at Dollar Tree, you might really be missing out. While not every item at the dollar store is a screaming deal (again, you really need to pay attention to that unit pricing), you can get some really good bargains on household essentials like spices, frozen veggies, and canned kombucha. If you are building a pantry stash for the first time, such as helping an adult child move out on their own, Dollar Tree should really be one of your first stops for building a stockpile of basics. Coconut oil, which is a particularly good deal, should be high on your list due to its many practical uses in the kitchen.

If you normally reach for different types of fat when cooking, allow us to educate you on the many moments when coconut oil is a better alternative. Use coconut oil to grease your grilled cheese, for instance, and your sandwiches will never be crispier! You may also be surprised to learn that a more refined version of this oil is a superior choice when making stovetop popcorn, imparting a pure, clean flavor that is the perfect blank slate for loading up with toppings ... there is even such a thing as butter-flavored coconut oil specifically for popcorn, although it's a lot pricier than the tub at Dollar Tree! The $1.25 jar you buy can do amazing things with your cooking, whether you use it for stir fry, roasted vegetables, or as the perfect medium for glossy homemade chocolate shells for ice cream.

Note that Dollar Tree's coconut oil is refined, which means that it has been processed to some extent. The result is an oil that has a higher smoke point and a less-pronounced flavor. Unrefined coconut oil, which is also known as "virgin" oil, smokes more easily (making it a poor choice for frying foods) and has a more distinct nutty coconut flavor. This is not necessarily a case of one being better or worse than the other; it just depends on what you want to use the oil for.