In a Dutch oven or other deep pot, heat the safflower oil until it reaches 350 degrees on an instant-read thermometer.

And the lion’s share of two key formula ingredients — high-oleic sunflower and safflower oil — are stuck behind the front lines in Ukraine.

Animal fats like lard tend to smoke around 370 degrees Fahrenheit, while vegetable oils like safflower oil catch fire upward of 450 degrees.

As with safflower oil, avocado oil is a great choice for very high-heat cooking methods, like shallow and deep-frying, as well as grilling.

If you decide to make them, the chef says safflower oil is a good option in lieu of lard.