Can Beef Fat Go Down the Drain

It’s important to never pour grease down the drain, because it will clog your pipes. Once the meat is drained, you can return it to the pan and continue with your recipe. Let the grease cool and then discard in the trash. Use a turkey baster to siphon the grease out of the pan.

How do you dispose of hamburger grease?

Thankfully animal fats are solid at room temperature. Use a widemouthed jar with a tight-fitting lid and store it out of sight, because eew that’s just nasty looking. When the jar is full, use a spatula and scrape it into the trash just before it is taken out. A good spatula should get almost all of the grease.

What happens if you don't drain grease from ground beef?

You should drain the ground beef to remove any excess grease. If you don’t the grease will pool on top of your sauce.