Don’t waste a drop of that liquid gold.
The smoky flavor it added was subtle, but it made the crispy crust even more delectable.
Add It To Cheese Straws
A little bacon fat can make yourcheese strawstaste even better.
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Start by using half bacon fat and half oil; work your way up for more bacony flavor.
Seal tightly, then shake vigorously to combine.
For best results, freeze the bacon fat until firm, then cut it into small pieces.
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I recommend using half butter and half bacon fat to add flavor and keep your biscuits flaky.
Salad dressings can be made with any oil, and liquid bacon fat is no exception.
Start with using half bacon fat and half oil, and work your way up from there.
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Make Cornbread
If youre not adding bacon fat to yourcornbreadbatter, you should be.
It makes the crust AMAZING.
Go on and add a little crumbled bacon on top while you’re at it.
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