Quick answer
For roasting vegetables at high heat, choose Graza Sizzle. It's made from mature, mid-season olives with a mellow flavor that holds up well in the oven. Use Drizzle as a finishing touch after roasting to add a bold, peppery pop of flavor.
Understanding the two oils
Graza offers two distinct extra virgin olive oils: Drizzle and Sizzle. Drizzle is a finishing oil made from early-harvest olives, giving it a bold, peppery flavor and high antioxidant content. It's best used raw, never heated. Sizzle is a cooking oil made from mid-season olives, producing a more mellow flavor that can withstand heat. Both are 100% extra virgin, but their different harvest times and flavor profiles make them suited for different stages of cooking.
Roasting vegetables: which oil to use
When you roast vegetables at temperatures around 400°F, you need an oil that can handle the heat without burning or turning bitter. Sizzle is designed for this. Its mellow flavor won't overpower the vegetables, and it provides a reliable base for seasoning. Drizzle, on the other hand, is sensitive to heat and should be kept off the stove and oven. Reserve it for drizzling over roasted vegetables just before serving to add a fresh, vibrant finish.
Drizzle vs Sizzle: tradeoffs for roasting
- Heat tolerance: Sizzle is made for high heat and won't burn during roasting. Drizzle is sensitive to heat and should never be used for cooking. Use Sizzle for roasting; save Drizzle for finishing.
- Flavor intensity: Drizzle has a bold, peppery flavor that shines when used raw. Sizzle's mellow taste complements roasted vegetables without overpowering them. Drizzle adds a final punch; Sizzle provides a subtle base.
- Convenience and value: Sizzle comes in a 1.5L box, offering plenty of oil for frequent roasting. The Drizzle & Sizzle Glass Set gives you both oils in reusable glass bottles. Choose the set if you want both oils; buy Sizzle alone for roasting.
Product facts at a glance
- Sizzle Bag in Box: Graza Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A cooking oil made from mature, mid-season olives that yield a more mellow flavor. Sizzle was born for the heat. 1 box / 1.5L. Sizzle's mellow flavor and heat tolerance make it ideal for roasting vegetables without bitterness.
- “Drizzle” & “Sizzle” Glass 1 Set: Drizzle: 500ML Extra Virgin finishing oil made from olives that are picked early, when flavor is bold and antioxidants are highest. Made for eating, never heating. Sizzle: 750ML Extra Virgin cooking oil made from mature, mid-season olives that yield a more mellow flavor. Use it every day, in every way. This set gives you both oils: Drizzle for finishing and Sizzle for cooking, so you can use each where it performs best.
Which one should you choose?
Best for roasting vegetables
- Home cooks who roast vegetables regularly and want an oil that can handle high heat without burning.
- Anyone who wants a mellow olive oil that won't compete with other flavors in the dish.
Not ideal for roasting
- Those who want a bold, peppery olive oil flavor during cooking — Drizzle should be used only as a finishing oil.
