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texasgal
08-25-2008, 11:51 AM
I'm not a very experienced canner, but some of you who are might be able to help me with this question. Is it possible to safely can bacon grease? I got to thinking about it last night because we can buy already cooked, canned bacon, but bacon grease is so helpful in many recipies. I know it's not that healthful, but in an emergency, it would be like a comfort food to make other foods taste better. It's wonderful for cooking greens, making gravy for biscuits, flavoring green beans, etc. Has anyone done this or know if it is possible?

mirkwood
08-25-2008, 02:24 PM
Good question. I have no answer though.

phylm
08-25-2008, 07:09 PM
If I had enough bacon grease to can, I think I'd do it just like I can butter. When you consider that oldtimers used to keep cured meat preserved in crocks of lard, I'm sure that there would be no danger in canning bacon fat.

Cowboy
08-25-2008, 09:27 PM
ummmm....do I smell bacon?

arbilad
05-27-2012, 09:43 AM
Bump

CurtisG
05-27-2012, 12:16 PM
We have a crock of grease that just sits in the fridge or on the counter and doesnt go rancid. I'm guessing that if you canned it, it would outlast the pyramids:coolgleamA: