Bacon being cooked in grease
By HANNAH BEACH
The Pantry Ingredient That Cleans Up Bacon Grease In No Time Flat
Greasy pan on stovetop
Pouring bacon grease down the drain can create blockages in your plumbing as the grease cools and hardens. It’s best to soak it with another material and throw it all in the trash.
Baking soda in a jar and a spoon
One such method calls for pouring a large amount of baking soda into a pan full of bacon grease and letting the pantry staple soak up the grease until it becomes a thick paste.
An empty can with open lid
Once the paste has cooled enough that it won't melt anything it touches, dispose of it in the trash. Consider spooning the paste into a can to prevent spills in case your bag rips.