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Substitute beef with this succulent dish that is simmered to perfection in its own tasty gravy.

Chicken and green bean casserole baked in a pressed rice crust with cream of mushroom soup and crispy French fried onions on top. A cozy one-dish dinner the whole family will love.

Texas-style basting sauce with butter, bacon drippings, lemon juice, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Makes 3.5 cups, enough to mop a whole 5-pound brisket through a long, slow smoke.

Irish kidney soup, a slow-simmered offal classic with veal or beef kidney, beef stock, sherry, and bouquet garni. The pub-style soup of old Ireland.

Classic turkey giblet gravy made from pan drippings, turkey stock, and chopped giblets. A simple roux-based gravy built right in the roasting pan for maximum flavor.

Irish fadge is a traditional potato bread made from mashed potatoes, egg, butter, and herbs, then fried in bacon fat until golden and crusty on both sides. Simple, hearty, and satisfying.

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.

Rustic skillet hash with leftover roast beef or venison, chunky potatoes, and onions browned in bacon drippings, then simmered in beefy gravy with a touch of chili powder.

Salmon scampi seared in bacon drippings and finished with marsala wine, butter, garlic, and herbs. A pan-to-oven main course served over rice.

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.

Pumpernickel bread stuffing made with duck drippings, sauteed onions, and a mix of pumpernickel and white bread cubes. A hearty, earthy side dish baked alongside roast duckling.

Hot German potato salad with bacon, vinegar dressing, and a sweet-tangy sauce. Topped with broiled hot dogs for a one-pan supper. Wisconsin-Midwestern classic.

Navajo green chili simmers flour-dredged pork shoulder, browned in bacon drippings, with whole green chiles, tomato, onion and garlic into a thick, hearty Southwestern stew. Ladle it over fry bread or rice.

Chicken stir fry with broccoli, yellow bell pepper, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic in a store-bought stir fry sauce. A fast weeknight dinner served over rice.

New Mexico green chile pork stew: cubed pork browned in bacon drippings, simmered with two dozen roasted green chiles and fresh tomatoes. Stovetop or slow cooker, classic Southwest comfort.

Quelites, a traditional New Mexican spinach and pinto bean side dish with bacon drippings, chili pepper, and hard-boiled egg. A 25-minute Southwestern classic.