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Cooking & Baking

MagickMuffin

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9. Don't throw it away, you can use it as an emergency candle when power goes out

Reply to Botany (Original post)

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 11:26 PM

Feb 2026

I've seen several videos where people use it as an extra boost for lighting when the power goes out. Just stick some candles inside the shortening and light them. It keeps the room lit for quite a while.

I've seen shortening go bad/rancid it usually has an off white color.

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Can Crisco go bad? [View all] Botany Feb 2026 OP

I think it can become rancid...... Hope22 Feb 2026 #1

You actually opened it 😂 🤣 😳!!! Srkdqltr Feb 2026 #2

Yes. 2naSalit Feb 2026 #3

yes but it takes a LONG time Kali Feb 2026 #4

Yes, if it hangs out with the wrong crowd NewHendoLib Feb 2026 #5

Yes! dlilafae Feb 2026 #6

Good grief... GiqueCee Feb 2026 #7

Play it safe chowmama Feb 2026 #8

Don't throw it away, you can use it as an emergency candle when power goes out MagickMuffin Feb 2026 #9