Traditional British Dripping

Traditional British Dripping recipe videos

Traditional British dripping is the flavorful, rendered fat collected from roasting meat, most commonly beef or pork. It is a cornerstone of British culinary heritage, prized for its rich taste and versatility in cooking. The dish is essentially pure, clarified animal fat, often seasoned with salt and pepper.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Dripping is almost exclusively fat, containing no carbohydrates or protein. It is extremely calorie-dense, with a single tablespoon providing roughly 120 calories, primarily from saturated and monounsaturated fats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	0 g
Carbs	0 g
Fat	14 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	0 mg
Vitamin D	0.2 mcg
Vitamin E	0.1 mg
Vitamin K	1.5 mcg
Saturated Fat	5.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat	6.5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	1 g

Per 1 tablespoon (14 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Historically a frugal kitchen staple, dripping was used to cook everything from potatoes to bread, embodying a 'waste-not' ethos. Nutritionally, it's a concentrated source of energy and fat-soluble vitamins like Vitamin D from animal sources, but is consumed in very small quantities.