Will this break if you store it in the fridge and then pour hot bacon grease into it?
1935438
Jason, I never have used it because it is just too big for the amount of bacon grease I collect. Sorry.
1935439
We take the crock out of the fridge when we start to prepare and make the food. By the time we put the grease into the crock it has been fine. We wash the grease strainer after each time we pour the grease in. When clean we put it back on the crock and put the lid on it and put it back in the fridge.
1935440
I think it might. Our old farmhouse kitchen is not heated so we store it on the back of the stove. If you are keeping it in the fridge, allow the grease to cool a bit before you pour it in, just to be safe.
1935441
No. Going from cold to hot is not the same as going from hot to cold. I just would let the grease cool before putting back in the fridge. It's a well made canister. Enjoy.
1935442
I'm not sure since I store mine on the counter. It is a solid piece so I would think it would be ok. Good Luck!
258862
I use it for homemade mayo, but I found this http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/06/30/ready-to-fry-first-choose-your-fat/?_r=0. I keep mine in the fridge, but it does solidify.
1103060
You should have no problem because of the feet in the bottom of the pan. The rack may just sit a little high in the pan. I love my racks the only thing is if you are cooking bacon use a toothbrush to clean the little cracks.
152613
I have never used it that way, but I would think if the gravy in the container was cold when you put it in the fridge, you could store it that way.
832821
We don't use ours very often so I had to go see if it was ok-we just bought and had only used once. However, it is fine. I greased it up just like I do my iron skillet after use before putting away. I happened to have some non-stick spray that I drowned it in! We store in the basement. I did see a couple tiny spots that rubbed right off-which was probably a spot I just didn't saturate well. The last time we used it was the last week of August-so that is how long it has been stored in the basement. Hope this helps............
550365
no, go for the old fashioned way of cooking it. It is not a good product and takes a lot of off and on to get it to cook. I put mine in the garbage. Bacon was like jerky, terrible.
1515756
If it is sealed on both sides you can't grease it. Open on one side you can grease it.
2186678
How about storing it in the freezer after you empty it? might get brittle though...
2239334
I just used mine today to do bacon in the oven at 400 degrees and it was fine. Nothing came off, either on the bacon or when I washed it afterwards.
1030851
I'm not sure but ours did not need any special seasoning other than to of course clean it well at first, then hot water rinse it and wipe down with paper towels. We don't try to remove ALL the bacon grease other than what hot tap water removes. Don't use soap after the first cleaning unless it gets dirty some other way than using it to cook with. We still like and use ours!
1706358
It is very shallow not sure it would be good for bacon. The grease would probably overflow. I love it though for pancakes.
212759
Yes, but it will turn into many pieces after you put it in the dishwasher - as happened to mine.
837101
I've had this griddle now since last summer and have used it perhaps 15 times to cook bacon, sausage, eggs, hashbrowns and pancakes for 2-8 people at a time. The only thing I would say is to handle it very carefully as the handles are very tinny. They're brittle BakeLite. If you break one off with rough handling, which is a very real possibility, your griddle will probably not be very easy to use after that.
1001986
It might. The homemade stuff is a lot more firm than the refrigerated ones, but it might not hold the shape well.
694677
I would imagine so, the base simply gets the oil hot enough to cause the water within the kernal to turn to steam. I presume the bacon grease would get hot enough even though the base is calibrated for oil.
251662
No you can leave it out in the cupboard. You may need to stir it as the oil settles and separates on the top.
1687680
I have used it weekly for two months (to include today). I can see damage occurring if you overpack it or don't screw it on right. If used as intended and don't drop it, it will be fine.I don't clean it in the dishwasher either.If you're worried find a nice cookie gun. Basically the same thing. I would by it again. The seasonings are tasty.