Hack for Removing Excess Fat From Ground Meat

Here's an environmentally friendly and easy way to remove excess grease from ground beef and sausage.

Hack for Removing Excess Fat From Ground Meat

To remove excess grease from browned ground beef or sausage, use a piece of bread to absorb and blot the extra fat from the pan. This also works for skimming fat from the top of soup or chili, and it’s good for absorbing oil when cleaning the bottom of a pan.

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