rose2234 Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 Hey everyone! I was wondering if it is acceptable to fry/saute vegetables in animal fat left over from cooking meat... Such as left over pork chop grease, hamburger grease, etc. I have searched the forums but have only found talk of using bacon grease to cook with. I'm still learning the ropes so I apologize if this is a stupid question but I wanted to be 100% certain. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenX Posted June 17, 2015 Share Posted June 17, 2015 So long as it's from organic/pastured/grass-fed animals, yes! I save all the fat when I roast chickens, strain it off, keep it in the fridge and use it for cooking. It's delicious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted June 18, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 18, 2015 The problem with factory farmed meat is that fat holds toxins and factory farmed animals are exposed to toxins. Using it does not violate the rules of the Whole30, but we advise against it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntJane Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 I am doing this with chicken fat now, since a recent food intolerance test showed I am "severely intolerant" to olives and coconut (coconut oil was my favorite cooking oil...boo). Surprisingly, the chicken fat is super yummy to cook in. I am still looking for Whole30 compliant bacon, since I am dying to try Brussels sprouts sautéed in bacon grease. After a lifetime of "low fat" dieting, I can't believe I just said that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rose2234 Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks! Unfortunately I don't have the funds for anything but the factory farmed meats at this point but I will definitely try to broaden my horizons in the kitchen and try different cooking fats.... This could get interesting, lol. I appreciate the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkor Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 a recent food intolerance test What does that consist of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeGA"gardener" Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Aims I use rendered fat from our leftover farm raised free range chickens we shop at our local poultry farm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators ultrarunnergirl Posted June 18, 2015 Moderators Share Posted June 18, 2015 DUCK FAT. It will change your life. US Wellness Meats sells some if you can't source it locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntJane Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 What does that consist of? My functional medicine doc ordered it; I had four vials of blood drawn and he sent them to the lab to be analyzed against different foods and chemicals. Opinions are extremely mixed as to whether or not this type of test is reliable, btw. I am desperate so I thought it was worth a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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