A little recipe worth keeping.
The recipe card
Bacon Fat Coffee
Hot brewed coffee with a small amount of rendered bacon fat for a smoky, savory variation.
Approximate time
About 5 minutes
With already-rendered bacon fat; cooking bacon adds time.
Makes
1 cup
Equipment
Coffee brewer · Mug · Spoon · Skillet and fine-mesh strainer (if rendering bacon fat)
Ingredients
Method
- 1
If needed, cook bacon over medium heat until fully cooked and crisp. Carefully strain a small amount of rendered fat through a fine-mesh strainer.
- 2
Brew your preferred coffee and pour it into a mug.
- 3
Start with 1 teaspoon of strained bacon fat. Stir vigorously into the hot coffee and add more only if desired, up to 2 teaspoons total.
- 4
Add a small pinch of sea salt if desired and serve promptly. The fat may separate as the coffee stands; stir again before sipping.
A few good-to-knows
- This is a rich, savory drink; a little bacon fat goes a long way.
- Handle hot bacon fat carefully and never pour it down a drain.
Recipe from Our Coffee Tyme · https://ourcoffeetyme.com/article/bacon-fat-coffee-recipe