Question on storing bacon fat

Question

if i am going to store bacon grease long term in the fridge do i need to strain out the little bacon bits? if so what is the best way to do that. thanks!

Answer 1

No, don't strain it. That's flavor. Tiny bacon pieces.

Pour it into a jar, let cool to setting up, cover and put in the fridge forever.

I have never had it spoil.

Enjoy.

Answer 2

i would drain it through cheese cloth or a really smalled hole strainer, make sure you put it in a airtight container  

Answer 3

Nah, you don't have to.  But store it in an old glass jar because it will ruin your plastic stuff.  If you want to strain it, do it through a fine mesh sieve, the paper towel method is just too messy!