How do you stop grease from popping?

How do you stop grease from popping?

Start at a low temperature when you are frying anything on top of the stove. Warm your frying pan and oil/grease up gradually, so any moisture trapped in the fat has time to steam away gently as opposed to popping. Blot meats, fish and other foods with moist surfaces before putting them in your skillet.

How do you fry without grease?

Make sure you use a non-stick skillet and to stir until they are brown, sweet, and soft, with the natural sugars released and intensified. If you need to cook onions for more than five or six minutes, do add water to prevent sticking. Baking is one of the easiest ways to start cooking without grease or oil.

Why is my cooking oil popping?

Pops occur when moisture expands rapidly to steam in the hot fat, so even a tiny bit of water in the cooking fat can be problematic. Warm your frying pan and oil/grease up gradually, so any moisture trapped in the fat has time to steam away gently as opposed to popping.

How do you keep bacon grease from popping?

When you cook bacon on the stove, you can stop the splatter of grease on your stove and your hands and arms by putting a wadded up paper towel in the pan with the cooking bacon. The paper towel will absorb the excess grease as the bacon cooks. Add a second towel if you need to.