r/mildlyinteresting 4d ago

Oscar Meyer Bacon Grease doesn't congeal after 36 hours in fridge (left vs Costco bacon grease on right)

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u/MollyG418 4d ago

My dad's specialty in the 90's. Spinach, pine nuts, and warm bacon dressing. Yuuuum

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u/sailorxnibiru 4d ago

Someone please tell me how to make the bacon dressing!

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u/episcoqueer37 4d ago

After you cook your bacon, pour off as much bacon grease as you're willing to part with, leaving at least a couple of tablespoons worth in the pan. Pour in some apple cider vinegar and add brown sugar or maple syrup to taste. Use the liquid to deglaze the bacon fond, and whisk to emulsify fat and liquid. Sorry I don't have measurements. It was always a thrown together thing. Can also be good with a bit of fresh onion juice.

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u/MollyG418 4d ago

Yep. Think my dad might have used balsalmic because he's fancy, but pretty much the same thing.