Is it OK to season cast iron with bacon grease?

Table of Contents:

1. Is it OK to season cast iron with bacon grease?
2. Should you cook bacon in a cast iron skillet?
3. Why can't you wash a cast iron skillet?
4. Can I cook eggs in bacon grease?
5. Can you fry bacon and eggs in the same pan?
6. Does bacon fat go rancid?
7. What does rancid fat smell like?

Is it OK to season cast iron with bacon grease?

To season a cast iron pan, preheat the oven to 300°F. Place a layer of foil on the bottom rack of your oven and the pan on the top rack. ... Using a cloth or paper towel, coat the pan with about 1 tablespoon of vegetable shortening, lard, or bacon grease. (Don't use vegetable oil—it creates a coating that feels sticky.)

Should you cook bacon in a cast iron skillet?

The test kitchen staff likes well-seasoned cast-iron for cooking bacon. ... Instead, lay the bacon flat in a cold pan and place it over a burner set to medium or medium-low. As the bacon heats up along with the pan, the fat will slowly liquify, making for bacon that's perfectly crisp.

Why can't you wash a cast iron skillet?

Myth #4: "You should NEVER wash your cast iron pan with soap." The Theory: Seasoning is a thin layer of oil that coats the inside of your skillet. Soap is designed to remove oil, therefore soap will damage your seasoning. ... Go ahead and soap it up and scrub it out.

Can I cook eggs in bacon grease?

Bacon grease is good for fried eggs. Personally I prefer to melt a little butter in a pan for scrambled eggs. You can keep bacon grease unrefrigerated for a few days (covered)..

Can you fry bacon and eggs in the same pan?

Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. ... Crack the eggs into the pan with the bacon grease so that they are about 1 inch apart. Season with salt and pepper. When the eggs look firm, flip them over, and cook on the other side to your desired doneness.

Does bacon fat go rancid?

Like all fats, such as oils or lard, bacon grease is susceptible to going rancid. It can go rancid because of improper storage conditions, or simply from being stored too long in a container that wasn't sealed tightly. If the fat smells rancid or not quite as it used to, it's probably rancid.

What does rancid fat smell like?

You're probably familiar with what rancid oil is, but you might be less familiar with what it smells like. When checking oils of fatty foods for rancidity, sniff for metallic, bitter, or soapy aromas. ... Sticky residue is a sign of advanced rancidity, and could indicate the contents inside are starting to turn on you.