We all know that bacon is one of the most delicious foods on the planet – well – most of us know this! When cooking bacon, there is always an abundance of bacon grease that is left over. No matter how you cook bacon, in a pan or baking it, bacon grease is always left over. Most of us just toss it out, but there are actually some really great uses for that bacon grease and in this article we are going to go over those uses!

When you store bacon grease properly, like in a mason jar, it can last for months.

1. A Super Flavorful Cooking Fat

Use bacon grease as a substitute for cooking oils. It will add a flavorful, smoky rich flavor to anything that’s cooked in it!

2. Make The Most Amazing Popcorn Ever

Pop your popcorn kernels in bacon grease and thank us later!

3. Spice Up Your Pie Crusts

Replace butter or shortening with bacon grease when making pie crusts. The crust will have a flavor that is savory and out of this world!

4. Bacon Grease Candles

All you have to do to make these bacon grease candles is filter out your bacon grease through a coffee filter and then pour the grease into a mason jar or any jar. Place your wick in the center and allow the bacon grease to settle. Voila, you know have a great smelling, eco friendly candle!

5. Season All Of Your Cast Iron Skillets

Bacon grease is perfect for seasoning cast iron skillets! Not only will bacon grease keep cast iron skillets smooth and non-stick, they will season the skillets so that they have a rich, savory flavor when cooked in!