Bacon fat
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Ingredient Information

Name

Bacon fat

Category

Aceites y Grasas

Popularity

134 recipes

Status

Inactive

Description

Bacon fat is the lard obtained from cooking or rendering bacon, a product derived from pork meat. It is a traditional and highly valued ingredient in cooking for its intense flavor and its ability to add texture and aroma to numerous dishes.

This ingredient originates from the preservation and utilization of pork, being especially popular in European and Latin American cuisines. Bacon fat is extracted by melting bacon or pancetta, and it is used both for frying and to add a savory touch to stews, soups, scrambled eggs, doughs, and more.

Regarding its properties, bacon fat is rich in saturated fatty acids, so it should be consumed in moderation. However, it provides a crispy texture and a unique flavor that enhances culinary preparations and helps prevent some ingredients from sticking during cooking.

Substitutes and synonyms in Spanish from Latin America: in different regions, it is known as manteca de cerdo, grasa de cerdo, or simply manteca. In some areas, especially in the Caribbean and Central America, the term tocino may refer to fresh or cured bacon itself, but grasa de tocino specifically refers to the rendered fat used for cooking.

Nutritional Properties

0g
fiber
120mg
sodium
0mcg
folate
0mg
potassium
898
calories
0mcg
lycopene
0.3g
protein
90mg
cholesterol
0mg
vitamin c
0g
carbohydrates
100g
total fat
39g
saturated fat
45g
monounsaturated fat
11g
polyunsaturated fat

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