Abstract: A method and apparatus arrangement for continuous cooking of food in hot oil with clarification, purification and recycle of oil. Particulates-laden oil from the cooker is passed through a comminutor then through a precoat filter to remove particulates. The filter bed may also contain a quantity of adsorbent to remove free fatty acid from the oil before reuse. Elevated temperatures are maintained and the operation is conducted in an oxygen-poor environment. An apparatus arrangement includes a cooker, a comminutor and an enclosed precoat filter through which all oil passes. Appropriate piping and controls are provided.