> > > > I'm not impressed with my first attempt at a fat wash. I used Jim
> >
> > >
> > > > Beam Black and bacon. It smells a little like bacon grease(duh)
> > and
> > >
> > > >
> > > > tastes a little like dirt.
> > > > Any suggestions?
> > >
> > > You would have to tell us what fat-washing recipe you followed.
> > There
> > >
> > > are several that produce dif results.
> >
> > I used equal parts grease/bourbon, mixed together, let separate, put
> >
> > in the fridge to solidify, then strained thru fine mesh strainer and
> >
> > coffee filter.
> >
> > Does the quality of bacon make a difference?
>
> Equal parts of grease and spirit? Hmmm, that's new. You don't mention
> how long you infused before chilling.
I let it sit just long enough to separate, maybe half an hour.
What ratio do you recommend? Do you have a recipe you'd be willing to share?