Can I use duckfat instead of bacon drippings or butter for skillet cornbread?

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LeBec F. · Answer

pg, maybe it's just me, but i've never found duck fat to have much flavor (unless it came off a chinese style roasted duck or a duck i smoked) but it will physically WORK as a sub. Bacon fat just has alot more flavor. And fwiw, I really do not like the flavor of chicken fat, so make sure, as usual, to taste-test whatever you are thinking of using! one chef's ceiling is another chef's floor, right?!

Potomac G. · Answer

Excellent - thank you.

thirschfeld · Answer

I have used duck fat before, and while it works it's not at good as bacon fat.  If I were looking for and alternative I would look for chicken fat, or schmaltz which is really good.

Potomac G. · Answer

yes: to just prep the skillet and thank you

Sarah E. · Answer

Is it just to grease/prep the pan?—If so, yes! I bet it would be fantastic!

Can I use duckfat instead of bacon drippings or butter for skillet cornbread?

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