Bacon fat producing solid white and gelatin state
I save my bacon grease when cooking bacon and use it in several recipes. When i render it and store in the refrig some becomes a white solid and some remains in a gelatin state. Why?
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If the white solid is on top, and the gelatin below, it's just an issue that it's not all fat -- you have meat juices in there, too, which can turn to jelly.
If you're trying to store it for a longer-term, you'll want to strain it, then let it cool. Lift off the solid white portion, scrape any jelly stuck to the bottom, then heat back up the oil.
Bring it back up to the water boiling point, and it might start to bubble. If it gets above 100°C, you're fine. Otherwise, wait 'til the bubbles go away and it gets above 100°C, then hold it for a few minutes. Let that cool some, then put it into a clean container and put it back in the fridge to cool completely.
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If the white solid is on top, and the gelatin below, it's just an issue that it's not all fat -- you have meat juices in there, too, which can turn to jelly. If you're trying to store it for a longer-term, you'll want to strain it, then let it cool.Why is there white stuff coming out of my bacon?
Basically, that residue is mostly water, along with denatured proteins from the meat. When meat is cooked and the cells expel moisture, there are a lot of dissolved proteins which sometimes make the liquid light-colored and thick. People tend to notice it more with certain meats than others.Why does some bacon grease solidify?
Your issue is the bits of water and other random junk that accumulates when you render bacon out. You're comparing saturated and unsaturated fat. Some vegetable fats are saturated enough to be solid at room temperature. Example: coconut.Does bacon grease become solid?
The bacon grease will solidify to a slightly off-color white. When you cook bacon again, pull out the jar and add more of the excess fat to it. If you want, you can strain out the solid bacon bits before pouring the fat into a jar.How do you know when bacon is bad?
When spoiled, the signature red hue of your bacon may start to become dull and fade into a grey, brown, or greenish color. Spoiled bacon may also be slimy or sticky rather than soft and moist. Bacon that has a sour smell or rotting odor should also be thrown out, as this is another sign of spoilage.Bacon Fat - Grease One For Me (Full Album)
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