Storage Options
Refrigeration If you choose to store bacon grease in the fridge, make sure it’s stored in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid or pre-portioned in an ice cube Freezer The next way to store bacon grease is in the freezer.
How to store bacon grease for future use?
If you have a lot of experience working in the kitchen, chances are you already know that piping hot oils can easily melt and destroy most Room Temperature. You can always keep bacon grease at room temperature as you would any cooking oil or specialty fat. Keep your bacon grease in a container with a tight lid when storing in the fridge so it would not affect other food in storage. If you have so much rendered bacon fat and you won’t be using most of them anytime soon, keep them in the freezer.
How to collect, store, and cook with bacon grease?
You can use bacon fat to make your own formulations of soap, lip balm, or callus softener. You can use bacon grease to add flavor to DIY bird feeding trays and dog meals. Cast iron skillet seasoning, candles and fire starters, and bacon-flavored bourbon are a couple more ideas to look into.
Should I refrigerate bacon grease?
To store your leftover bacon grease: Strain the fat while it’s still liquid to remove any solid bits. Pour the liquid into a sealable glass container. Avoid plastic containers because hot liquids can warp plastic containers (something you should avoid generally)Leave the bacon grease to cool and then place in the fridge or freezer.
, storage options Refrigeration If you choose to store bacon grease in the fridge, make sure it’s stored in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid or pre-portioned in an ice cube Freezer The next way to store bacon grease is in the freezer.
How should I get rid of a can of bacon grease?
You can cook bacon in the oven rather than in a pan for easier cleanup. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the strips of bacon on top. After everything’s cooked and the grease and pan have cooled, you can wrap up the leftover fat in the foil and throw the whole ball of gunk away in the trash,.