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Bacon fat
Calories & nutrition facts
fat only, average, raw
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 747 kcal —
- Protein 4.8 g 10%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 81 g 104%
- Saturated fat 32 g 158%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 420 mg 18%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin E 0.11 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 3 mg 0%
- Iron 0.7 mg 4%
- Magnesium 4 mg 1%
- Phosphorus 38 mg 3%
- Potassium 75 mg 2%
- Zinc 0.6 mg 5%
- Copper 0.06 mg 7%
- Selenium 1 µg 2%
- Iodine 11 µg 7%
Similar foods
- Smoked bacon fatraw678 kcal / 100 g
- Pork fataverage, raw548 kcal / 100 g
- Bacon greaseanimal fat897 kcal / 100 g
- Beef fataverage, cooked533 kcal / 100 g
- Bacon rendered fatcured, cooked898 kcal / 100 g
- Back bacon rashersfat trimmed, raw136 kcal / 100 g
- Lamb fataverage, raw518 kcal / 100 g
- Streaky bacon rashersstreaky, raw276 kcal / 100 g
- Middle bacon rashersmiddle, raw241 kcal / 100 g
- Pork baconrendered fat, cooked898 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Bacon fat
How do you render bacon fat at home?
Cook bacon slowly over a low to medium heat until the fat has melted and the pieces are crisp, usually 10–15 minutes. Pour the liquid fat through a fine sieve into a heatproof jar; let it cool before sealing.
How long does bacon fat keep, and should you refrigerate it?
Keep strained bacon fat in a clean, tightly sealed jar in the fridge and use it within about a month. Discard it if it smells rancid or develops mould; don’t pour it down the sink, as it can solidify and block the pipes.
What can you cook with bacon fat?
Use a small spoonful to fry eggs, crisp potatoes or soften onions and cabbage. It also adds a smoky, savoury note to beans, soup and gravy.
Can you use bacon fat instead of butter or cooking oil?
Yes, for frying or roasting savoury foods, but its smoky, salty flavour will come through. Use less added salt, and choose neutral oil or butter when you want a milder taste.
Is bacon fat the same as lard?
No. Lard is rendered pork fat, while bacon fat is rendered from bacon and usually carries its salt, smoke and curing flavours. Bacon fat contains 81 g of fat per 100 g; pork fat contains 56.4 g.
How much bacon fat should you use for frying?
Start with about a teaspoon for a frying pan of vegetables or eggs; add only enough to coat the pan. Bacon fat is energy-dense, with 747 kcal per 100 g.
How can you tell if bacon fat has gone off?
Fresh bacon fat should smell savoury, not sour or paint-like. Throw it away if it smells rancid, looks mouldy or has been contaminated with food crumbs or water.
Source: CoFID (UK) 19-650 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
