How to Save Bacon Grease
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
130 kcal
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Cuisine
American
How to Save Bacon Grease
Description
Bacon grease saved from cooking bacon strips offers a versatile fat with smoky flavor for sautéing or frying other foods. After cooking bacon to the preferred crispiness in a skillet, the rendered grease is allowed to cool until it thickens slightly but isn't fully solid. This helps when pouring out the liquid fat while avoiding solid bits.
Careful straining through a fine mesh kitchen strainer helps keep residual bacon pieces out of the stored grease, maintaining a cleaner product. The outside of the storage jar is wiped clean if any grease spills during pouring.
Placing the container in the refrigerator preserves the grease's quality. Using sealed storage and cold storage, bacon grease can safely be kept for up to six months, ready to add smoky richness to future cooking tasks.
Ingredients
- 4 Bacon strips
Instructions
- Cook bacon to desired crispiness in a skillet over medium heat on the stovetop
- Allow the grease to cool but not to become fully hard.
- Gently pour the grease out of the pan being careful not to include bits of bacon.
- Wipe off the outside of the jar if any spilled down the edges
- Place jar in the refrigerator
Notes
- Strain the grease through a fine mesh sieve to remove any bacon bits before storing.
- If the grease hardens, gently reheat it on the stove or scoop with a spoon to transfer.
- Store bacon grease refrigerated and use within six months to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 130kcal | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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