Recipes with bacon drippings

Buttermilk pancakes made with bacon drippings and folded egg whites for impossibly tall, fluffy stacks with a smoky-savory undercurrent. Twenty minutes from bowl to plate. Old-school Southern breakfast.

Bob's refried beans simmer dried pinto beans low and slow with bacon drippings and garlic, then mash and pan-fry until crusty and rich. Authentic Tex-Mex refried beans from scratch.

Chernobyl Chili: a big-batch ground beef and red kidney bean chili with 4 tablespoons of chili powder and serious heat. Cooked in the microwave then served from the crockpot. Built for a crowd.

This rib-sticking dish was given to me by a Southern relation.

Campground sourdough pancakes whip 2 cups of active starter into tangy lacy pancakes cooked over a campfire griddle in bacon drippings. Built for outdoor breakfast on a fed starter.

Easy sourdough pancakes turn 2 cups of active starter into tangy, lacy pancakes cooked in bacon drippings. Camping-friendly recipe with optional powdered eggs for backcountry breakfast.

Cabbage and potatoes skillet: diced potatoes browned in bacon fat, then tossed with shredded cabbage, onion and a splash of beer and vinegar. Rustic Irish-German one-pan side.

Buttermilk vinaigrette and crispy bacon bring this cabbage salad back to life. It's creamy, tasty and flavorful. A delicious way to turn an economical ingredient into a tasty dish.

Slow roasted (in a slow cooker) pork ribs in golden mushroom soup.

A great hearty pot of beans your family and friends are sure to enjoy. Follow exact recipe for best results. Enjoy!!

This quick and easy recipe is so delicious, make sure do not over cook the green beans, we like the tender-crisp texture; bacon bits add some nice crunchiness and yummy bites. Sauteed mushrooms and shallots give the meaty texture and refreshing taste. You will be satisfied with every single bite.

A classic German style potato salad that is served warm. Perfect for Octoberfest.

Homemade dog treats made with whole wheat flour, rolled oats, bacon drippings, and beef stock. Crunchy, wholesome biscuits your pup will go wild for. Makes 30 cookies with just 10 minutes of prep.

Potato and egg casserole built on bacon-fat-fried potatoes layered with American cheese, whole eggs cracked in, and evaporated milk. A 40-minute brunch bake with crisp potato edges, runny yolks, and serious bacon flavor.

Old-fashioned pinto beans simmered low and slow with bacon drippings, a pinch of sugar, and salt until creamy and tender. Nana's humble, smoky pot of Southern beans, just like she made them.

Ho'o Kanaka Stew, a traditional Hawaiian beef and vegetable stew thickened with poi. Salt pork, chuck, cabbage, and tropical staples in one rustic pot.

Turkey jalapeno sausage Reuben stacks a homemade ground turkey patty with cilantro and jalapeños on rye bread, melted Monterey Jack, and tomato. A Southwestern twist on the deli classic.

Savory beef pie in a bacon dripping crust with ground beef, corn, green chiles, cheddar, and a chili-oregano spiced filling. A Southwestern meat pie with a cheesy, bubbly topping.

Sybil Carter's homemade barbecue sauce starts with bacon drippings and builds layers of tangy tomato, brown sugar sweetness, mustard bite, and hot pepper heat. Doubles easily and keeps in the fridge for weeks.

Texas-style chili made with coarse-ground brisket, no beans, and a full bottle of beer. A deep, meaty bowl of red simmered low and slow with cumin, oregano, and a fistful of dried chiles.

Cajun chicken sauce piquant with a dark roux, Chablis wine, tomato sauce, stuffed olives, and hot pepper sauce, slow-cooked for hours and served over spaghetti. Big-batch Cajun cooking.

Wild boar saddle slow-roasted over Cuban-style black beans with dark rum, smoked ham, and salt pork. Hunter's chili with deep, layered flavors and traditional egg-and-scallion garnish.

Turkey gumbo built from a leftover carcass with a dark roux, okra, smoked sausage, bacon, and Cajun spices. A rich, hearty way to use your holiday turkey.

Cajun shrimp jambalaya simmers smoky ham, the Holy Trinity of onion, celery and bell pepper, tomatoes and converted rice in bacon drippings before folding in shrimp at the end. A one-pot Louisiana classic.

Louisiana BBQ shrimp skewers with a homemade sauce of ketchup, cider vinegar, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and bacon drippings. Sauce mellows for a week before grilling for deep, layered flavor.

Red chili nightmare: a wild Mexican-style red chili with beef, sausage, pinto beans, almonds, sesame, chocolate, and a dozen green chiles. Mole-inspired, fiery, and not for the timid.

Potatoes O'Brien fried in bacon drippings with green bell pepper, scallions, and fresh basil. A classic diner-style breakfast side dish with golden, crispy edges in 35 minutes.

Hearty chili with cubed pork and beef, pinto beans, jalapeno, and dry red wine. Slow-simmered in a Dutch oven with Mexican oregano, cumin, and chili powder.

Crisp bacon muffins fold finely chopped crispy bacon and a spoonful of bacon drippings into a tender cake-flour batter. Savory breakfast muffin with golden bacon flavor in every bite.

Chili-bacon rub made with bacon drippings, chili powder, cayenne, garlic, and tomato paste. A smoky, spicy paste for chicken and barbecue. Five ingredients, five minutes.

Louisiana-style roasted duck rubbed with a vinegar-salt-pepper paste, stuffed with aromatics, and slow-roasted until tender. A Cajun family recipe with old-school technique and deep flavor.

Oven-baked beef and navy beans braised low and slow with tomato sauce, chili powder, mustard, and bay leaves. A hearty from-scratch casserole that feeds a crowd.

Daube glace, a classic Cajun cold jellied beef and pork roast braised with bell peppers, lemon, thyme, and bay leaf. A two-day New Orleans holiday tradition.

Southern sweet potato corn pones made with buttermilk, cornmeal, bacon drippings, and mashed sweet potato. Shaped by hand and baked golden on a griddle.

Traditional frijoles: slow-simmered pinto beans with onion, garlic, cumin, chile, and bacon drippings. An authentic Tex-Mex and Mexican staple cooked low and long until creamy and fragrant.

Cornmeal and bacon pancakes with crumbled bacon in the batter and bacon drippings for richness. A savory-sweet breakfast with a golden, gritty crunch in every bite.

Potato and egg breakfast casserole with bacon-fat-fried potatoes, melted American cheese, whole eggs nestled into the top, and a finish of evaporated milk. A retro one-dish brunch.

Sylvia's stuffing lives up to its name with cubed bread, cornbread, oats, and sunflower seeds soaked in butter, bacon drippings, and turkey giblet broth. Seasoned with an unexpected kick of chili powder alongside classic herbs.

Pennsylvania-style kettle roast with rump beef seared in bacon drippings, then braised low and slow with ginger, cloves, bay leaves, and onion. Fork-tender after a long simmer.

Easy, and quick and impresses the heck out of your guests! I sometimes add thyme, or oregano to my dough when mixing (about 2 teaspoons) and this adds nicely to the taste of the dough.

Olive Garden spaghetti carbonara copycat: thick-cut bacon and sautéed mushrooms tossed with spaghetti and a creamy béchamel-Parmesan sauce. The American-Italian chain version, no raw eggs required.

A Texas-style chili with stewing beef, ham rind, dried pinto beans, and red wine simmered low for hours with cumin, cayenne, and oregano. No tomatoes, all meat, pure grit.

Kettle goulash slow-simmers beef stew cubes with Hungarian paprika, five onions, green peppers, and tomato paste in the oven. Topped with sour cream.

A simple and delicious dish that is perfect to make when your family's tired of the same old dry turkey.

Hearty Hungarian-style cranberry bean soup with kolbasz sausage, thickened with a bacon dripping roux and sour cream. Old-world comfort food that sticks to your ribs.

Mexican cornbread is a Texas-style layered skillet-style cornbread with browned ground meat, onion, jalapeños, and melted American cheese sandwiched between golden cornmeal batter.

Borracho beans (frijoles borrachos) with dried pinto beans simmered with pork and garlic, then sauteed with jalapenos, tomatoes, onions, and beer. Authentic Tex-Mex side dish.

Braised red cabbage with tart apples, red wine, brown sugar, vinegar, and caraway seeds cooked in bacon drippings. A classic German side, good hot or cold.