Preserve it like the treasure it is.

It’s no secret that Southerners lovebacon.

And that includes the grease, too.

cooked bacon on a pan lined with aluminum foil

Credit: Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Here’s how to verify you store this cooking treasure with all the care it deserves.

Instead, store bacon grease in the refrigerator (up to 3 months) or freezer (indefinitely).

Pop it in the freezer and defrost it in the refrigerator overnight before using.

There are so many ways to use it.

A tablespoon goes a long way.