Drain fat
Tipping out the rendered fat from cooked ground meat or bacon so the dish isn't greasy. A spoon catches most of it; a colander gets the rest.
Used for
- ground beef
- sausage
- bacon
- pork chops
In the kitchen
- Tilt the pan and spoon fat off the high side, or drain through a fine sieve.
- Save it in a jar for cooking next time.
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