Don't Toss Out That Bacon Grease!

If you enjoy eating bacon like I do then you end up with bacon grease. What are you doing with that grease that's left after your bacon is done cooking? Some people might throw it away but I'm telling you don't toss that bacon grease out! Bacon grease has a lot of flavor and can be used in a number of ways in the kitchen. One of my favorite ways to use it is to grease the pan for cooking eggs instead of using butter. Another use is adding the grease to vegetables that you are sauteing. My personal favorite veggie to do this with is squash for squash casserole. Green beans cooked with a little grease also has a nice flavor without having to add bacon itself. Lastly give a grilled cheese sandwich a shot buy using grease instead of butter. Just heat up your skillet, add the grease and then your bread and cheese.

You can store the bacon grease in various ways. I typically just pour it off into a small bowl and then use till gone. I keep mine in the refrigerator to keep it fresh and also to keep those pesky Summertime flies out that are always sneaking in when you open the door! It's such a waste to throw away the grease and you surely don't want to pour it down the drain. Keeping it for use in the kitchen is a great way to dispose of it and add flavor to your foods!