dripping
n. C / U B1 Intermediate US //ˈdɹɪpɪŋ// UK //dɹˈɪpɪŋ// drip·ping
n. the fat that comes out of meat while it is cooking. You can use it for frying other food or spread it on bread.
n. the fat and juices that melt and escape from meat during the roasting or frying process. Often used as a cooking medium or a spread.
He fried the potatoes in beef dripping for extra flavor.
After roasting the chicken, she saved the dripping in a small jar to use for making gravy later.
Traditional recipes often call for beef dripping rather than vegetable oil to achieve a specific crispness and savory depth in fried dishes.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the substance in general; countable when referring to specific types or portions.