Cutting the Grease!

An easy way to cut off a few extra calories from greasy foods is to blot the visible grease away. People usually tie this technique to pizza, but you can take it even further!

A LOT of foods produce excess grease - hamburgers, ground meat, and fried foods to name a few. The best tip is to do your dabbing as soon as possible. The longer the food sits there, the more fat it will absorb. So, blot your hamburgers right off the grill or blot your sausage right out of the pan.

With ground meat (beef, sausage, turkey, etc.), there is another defense against unwanted fat. Cook your meat and drain the grease as usual. Then, put the meat back in the pan with 1/2-1 cup of water. Bring to a boil and then drain off the water. You will see added fat being removed the second time around.

Lastly, place the meat into a bowl or strainer with plenty of paper towels on the bottom. Blot as much as you can before adding the meat to your dish!

Enjoy!