The Best Way to Discard Frying Oil? Don’t

There’s no denying the appeal of deep-fried foods, from donuts to drumsticks, plus numerous bite-sized appetizers and every kind of potato. But when it comes to whether to bother deep-frying at home, it isn’t necessarily a matter of difficulty. With the right vessel and thermometer, frying can be a quick, easy way to make memorable dishes — the real issue is: what to do with all that leftover oil?

Shallow frying can also get the job done in many cases, but it can also create a conundrum. Putting that oil down the sink? Potentially drain-clogging, environmentally dubious, and frankly, wasteful. I grew up in a household where leftover grease and oil went into a glass mayonnaise jar kept under the sink, to be discarded once it was full. Sure, this saves the sink, but it doesn’t address the other two issues. It’s a quick kitchen hack that...

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