Drop a stick of butter into a hot skillet of bacon grease for the best of Southern cooking.

aroma and complex taste that forms the backbone of countless Southern dishes.

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How to Do It Right

1. Fry your bacon as usual and leave 2–3 tablespoons of the grease in the pan (remove excess if needed).
2. Over medium-low heat, drop in a stick of unsalted butter. Let it melt slowly, stirring occasionally to combine.
3. Watch the mixture closely—it should sizzle gently, not burn. Reduce heat if needed.
4. Once melted and blended, use immediately as your cooking base, or cool and store in a jar for later use.

Dishes That Shine With This Combo

• Cream Gravy: Perfect over biscuits, made with flour whisked into your butter-bacon base and finished with milk or cream.
• Fried Potatoes: Crispy, golden, and packed with smoky, buttery flavor.
• Buttered Corn: Fresh corn kernels sautéed in the mixture = Southern magic.
• Cornbread Skillet Crust: Pour some of the mixture into your hot skillet before adding batter for a crisp, flavorful bottom.

Southern Cooking Is All About Flavor—and Family

Dropping a stick of butter into bacon grease isn’t just a cooking move. It’s a declaration: you’re here to eat well, cook with love, and honor the legacy of true Southern flavor.

So the next time you’ve got a hot skillet full of bacon grease, don’t be shy. Reach for the butter, let it melt in, and build a meal worth remembering.

Would you like a classic Southern recipe that starts with this technique—like biscuits and gravy or skillet-fried cabbage?