Bacon grease is a versatile ingredient that can be used in many ways. Here are some ideas for what to do with bacon grease:
- Use it to roast vegetables for added flavor.
- Fry burgers in bacon grease for a delicious twist.
- Pop popcorn in bacon grease instead of butter for a savory snack.
- Fry grilled cheese sandwiches in bacon grease for a crispy, flavorful crust.
- Use it as a base for gravy, especially in sausage gravy for biscuits and gravy.
- Fry hash browns in bacon grease for a classic breakfast side dish.
- Use it to make cornbread, biscuits, or tortillas instead of butter or shortening.
- Spread it on toast instead of butter for a bacon-flavored treat.
- Use it to make baconnaise, a bacon-flavored mayonnaise.
- Season cast iron cookware with bacon grease to keep it well-seasoned.
- Fry eggs in bacon grease for a delicious breakfast.
- Use it to grease grill grates for added flavor.
- Make milk gravy with bacon grease for a savory sauce.
- Drizzle it on popcorn for a savory snack.
- Add it to pancake batter for a bacon-flavored twist.
- Use it to make a warm vinaigrette salad dressing with apple cider vinegar.
- Fry green beans in bacon grease for a tasty side dish.
- Use it to make a roux as a base for soup.
- Fry omelettes in bacon grease instead of butter for added flavor.
- Use it to make bacon-flavored ice cream or bacon-washed bourbon.
- Add it to cooked corn for a classic side dish.
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