Bacon Grease Hoarders: This $10 Amazon Find Was Made For You

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story by ANTHONY RODRIGUEZ

I firmly believe there are two types of people in this world: those who treat bacon grease like liquid gold, and those who toss it in the trash because—bless their hearts—they simply don’t know any better.

If you fall into the first camp, you probably have a system. Maybe it’s an old pasta sauce jar tucked beside the stove. Maybe you strain it while it’s still hot to catch all those crispy bits, or wait until it cools and scrape it straight from the pan. Either way, we’ve all been there, staring at that cloudy jar on the counter, wondering when it started to look… questionable. Annoying, yes. Worth it, absolutely. Because nothing upgrades eggs, vegetables, or a simple steak quite like a spoonful of that smoky, savory magic.

That’s exactly why it’s worth investing in a container designed specifically for bacon grease. This $10 Amazon find comes with a built-in strainer and an attached lid, so all you have to do is pour and go. Made from stainless steel, it safely handles hot grease, keeps things tidy, and looks far more intentional than a repurposed jar ever could.

And for anyone who also saves used frying oil, it’s roomy enough to handle that too, but without hogging all your precious counter space. Consider it a small upgrade that makes your kitchen feel instantly more organized, elevated, and just a little bit smarter.

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