How do you remove bacon grease from cast iron?

Table of Contents:

1. How do you remove bacon grease from cast iron?
2. How do you clean up bacon grease?
3. Can bacon grease go down the drain?
4. What temperature does bacon grease catch fire?
5. How do you cook bacon in the oven without grease splatter?
6. Does boiling vinegar remove odors?

How do you remove bacon grease from cast iron?

Scrub off stuck-on bits: To remove stuck-on food, scrub the pan with a paste of coarse kosher salt and water. Then rinse or wipe with a paper towel. Stubborn food residue may also be loosened by boiling water in the pan.

How do you clean up bacon grease?

Sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge (or make a paste of baking soda and water) and rub the grease spot until it is gone. Once the grease has been removed follow up with a damp towel to clean up any leftover powder residue.

Can bacon grease go down the drain?

Never pour hot bacon fat down the drain, even if you have a garbage disposal. As it cools, it will harden and clog the pipes. Running water isn't enough to dislodge this grease. Bacon fat, like the fat of other animals, can also turn rancid which is not a smell you want emanating from your kitchen sink.

What temperature does bacon grease catch fire?

approximately 500 degrees Fahrenheit

How do you cook bacon in the oven without grease splatter?

The trick to cooking bacon in the oven with no mess, is first lining your baking sheets with foil, then layering a piece of parchment paper over the foil. When you cook bacon in the oven, the bacon strips stay flat and there is no grease spatter!

Does boiling vinegar remove odors?

The simmering vinegar will release its odor-fighting power into the air, and if you let it go for a while, it will deodorize your whole house. Of course, if you want, you can take your steaming pot of vinegar and move it from room to room as well.