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(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.

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Wayne in Phoenix

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