I used to be a grease coward. I’d wipe it out with a paper towel and toss it, feeling a little sad. It felt like throwing away a tiny jar of memory. That memory is the secret to the best roasted potatoes you’ve ever had.
Think about it. That grease is liquid bacon. It’s a flavor shortcut that makes everything taste like a warm hug from your grandmother’s kitchen. You can use it to fry eggs that taste like they were laid by a blissful chicken.
Why are you still reading? You’re already mentally reaching for a jar, aren’t you? Good. Let’s do this without making your kitchen smell like a diner.
