Found out on Thanksgiving that we're going to be hosting a Christmas
dinner after all (whoo hoo!). A friend has the equipment to deep fry
a bird, so we're considering trying our turkey that for the first time.
(I'll be asking more about that in the future.)

Anyway, I like drippings in my gravy, so I've saved some in the freezer
from a batch of chicken I fried last week. Is this a really bad idea?

Thanks, all... :-)


--
J.J. in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"I rule you!" - Travis of the Cosmos, ATHF

"Gal Called J.J." > wrote in message
...
> Found out on Thanksgiving that we're going to be hosting a Christmas
> dinner after all (whoo hoo!). A friend has the equipment to deep fry
> a bird, so we're considering trying our turkey that for the first time.
> (I'll be asking more about that in the future.)
>
> Anyway, I like drippings in my gravy, so I've saved some in the freezer
> from a batch of chicken I fried last week. Is this a really bad idea?
>
> Thanks, all... :-)
>

No. It should be just fine.

(Gal Called J.J.) wrote in news:conmsi$c0l6_
:

> Found out on Thanksgiving that we're going to be hosting a Christmas
> dinner after all (whoo hoo!). A friend has the equipment to deep fry
> a bird, so we're considering trying our turkey that for the first time.
> (I'll be asking more about that in the future.)
>
> Anyway, I like drippings in my gravy, so I've saved some in the freezer
> from a batch of chicken I fried last week. Is this a really bad idea?
>
> Thanks, all... :-)
>
>

Not at all. Drippings should keep fine in the freezer for at least 6
months.

Not quite the same thing, but we usually roast 4 turkeys each year. Since
I like to use the pan juices and some of the fat from the roasting pan in
both my dressing and (obviously) gravy, I save and freeze that from one
turkey for use with the next turkey. That way, I can easily make the
dressing and prep for the gravy while the turkey is roasting. I've been
staggering the juices and fat from one turkey to the next for a long time
and it has always worked well. It virtually eliminates the stress and rush
when the turkey is done.

I also freeze bacon drippings since we don't eat a lot of bacon anymore.
It comes in handy when you need a little for seasoning.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

(Gal Called J.J.) wrote in news:conmsi$c0l6_
:

> Found out on Thanksgiving that we're going to be hosting a Christmas
> dinner after all (whoo hoo!). A friend has the equipment to deep fry
> a bird, so we're considering trying our turkey that for the first time.
> (I'll be asking more about that in the future.)
>
> Anyway, I like drippings in my gravy, so I've saved some in the freezer
> from a batch of chicken I fried last week. Is this a really bad idea?
>
> Thanks, all... :-)
>
>

Not at all. Drippings should keep fine in the freezer for at least 6
months.

Not quite the same thing, but we usually roast 4 turkeys each year. Since
I like to use the pan juices and some of the fat from the roasting pan in
both my dressing and (obviously) gravy, I save and freeze that from one
turkey for use with the next turkey. That way, I can easily make the
dressing and prep for the gravy while the turkey is roasting. I've been
staggering the juices and fat from one turkey to the next for a long time
and it has always worked well. It virtually eliminates the stress and rush
when the turkey is done.

I also freeze bacon drippings since we don't eat a lot of bacon anymore.
It comes in handy when you need a little for seasoning.

--
Wayne in Phoenix

*If there's a nit to pick, some nitwit will pick it.
*A mind is a terrible thing to lose.

In article >,
(Gal Called J.J.) wrote:

> Found out on Thanksgiving that we're going to be hosting a Christmas
> dinner after all (whoo hoo!). A friend has the equipment to deep fry
> a bird, so we're considering trying our turkey that for the first time.
> (I'll be asking more about that in the future.)
>
> Anyway, I like drippings in my gravy, so I've saved some in the freezer
> from a batch of chicken I fried last week. Is this a really bad idea?
>
> Thanks, all... :-)

I used to do that all the time... :-)
Works great!

When I was a college student, I'd cook pieces of turkey or chicken in
aluminum foil "boats" in my toaster oven for dinner. I had a small
plastic container in the freezer, and I'd pour the drippings from the
boat into that every day until it was full. I'd then skim the fat and
use it for whatever.

Wonderful flavor!!!
--
K.

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"I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell‹you
see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

In article >,
(Gal Called J.J.) wrote:

> Found out on Thanksgiving that we're going to be hosting a Christmas
> dinner after all (whoo hoo!). A friend has the equipment to deep fry
> a bird, so we're considering trying our turkey that for the first time.
> (I'll be asking more about that in the future.)
>
> Anyway, I like drippings in my gravy, so I've saved some in the freezer
> from a batch of chicken I fried last week. Is this a really bad idea?
>
> Thanks, all... :-)

I used to do that all the time... :-)
Works great!

When I was a college student, I'd cook pieces of turkey or chicken in
aluminum foil "boats" in my toaster oven for dinner. I had a small
plastic container in the freezer, and I'd pour the drippings from the
boat into that every day until it was full. I'd then skim the fat and
use it for whatever.

Wonderful flavor!!!
--
K.

Sprout the MungBean to reply

"I don't like to commit myself about heaven and hell‹you
see, I have friends in both places." --Mark Twain

One time on Usenet, (Gal Called J.J.) said:

<snip>

> Anyway, I like drippings in my gravy, so I've saved some in the freezer
> from a batch of chicken I fried last week. Is this a really bad idea?

Thanks for the replies, everyone, I appreciate the input! :-)


--
J.J. in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"I rule you!" - Travis of the Cosmos, ATHF

One time on Usenet, (Gal Called J.J.) said:

<snip>

> Anyway, I like drippings in my gravy, so I've saved some in the freezer
> from a batch of chicken I fried last week. Is this a really bad idea?

Thanks for the replies, everyone, I appreciate the input! :-)


--
J.J. in WA ~ mom, vid gamer, novice cook ~
"I rule you!" - Travis of the Cosmos, ATHF