We go over proper and improper methods for getting rid of spoiled soup. So that you won’t have to with your plumber.
You just realized your soup has spoiled because you left it out on the counter or kept it in the refrigerator for a little too long. You now want to know how to get rid of it so that it won’t foul your home’s air or necessitate a plumber’s visit.
Put spoiled soup through the garbage disposal to get rid of it. If you don’t have one, use a strainer to pour the liquid down the sink. The remaining spoiled items can either be added to your compost pile or bagged and disposed of in the trash.
You can learn why these methods are the best for getting rid of spoiled soup by reading on, and we’ll also provide you with a ton of advice on how to complete this tiresome task without making a mess or creating a smell.
We’re not sure what about soup makes it so forgettable, but it’s just too simple to overlook while cooling it on the stove, setting it down on the counter, or storing it in the refrigerator.
The general rule of thumb is to trust your senses because they are there to give you cues that keep you alive and well. We will discuss the precise signs of spoilage in a moment. It’s time to throw out soup when it begins to taste funny and smell funny.
There are various ways to get rid of spoiled soup, just like there are several ways to skin a cat (who came up with that saying, anyway?). When you suspect a pot of soup has gone bad, the important thing is to act quickly because that pot has now become a haven for dangerous bacteria.
Can You Pour Soup Down The Sink?
Soup must be carefully washed down your sink. It should only be done with a garbage disposal while running cold water.
Oils in soups can make it more difficult for them to go down the drain. In addition, any other solid ingredients in the soup must be broken down. Turn on your garbage disposal first along with cold water.
After that, start gradually pouring your soup down the drain. Use cold water because it causes grease and oils to become more solid. That way the blades will break them down easier.
Can You Pour Broth Down The Drain?
Broth comes from animal meats cooked in water. The term does get used interchangeably with stock. Animal bones and possibly other ingredients like vegetables are used to make stocks.
When hearing about chicken or beef broth, I discovered some confusion. What you see is a jar with an animal fat gel inside of it. The easiest way to think about it is this.
The liquid that separates from the stock may be the broth. So its the liquid part with the fat separated out.
| Stock | Broth |
| Made with Bones | Made with just meats |
It can be a little more complicated than that. Given that you can prepare a full batch of broth before separating the stock But that is a simple way of understanding the differences.
This is important to know because each one should be disposed of differently. You should be concerned about fats clogging the drains.
However, it may start to clog sewer drains away from your home. Your home’s plumbing or drains may still function.
Pouring thin liquid or easily pourable broth down the drain is an option. As previously mentioned, wash it with hot water and dish soap.
Dish soap/detergent has the ability to make fats water soluble. They do that with both dirt and fats. Thus, they provide invaluable assistance with cleaning the two off hands or dishes.
Your plumbing will experience the same thing; any excess fat will be eliminated by the soap. Run the water for a few minutes to remove it and move it farther from the plumbing in your home.
How to dispose of cooking oils & fats (the right way!)
Take a piece of kitchen roll and wipe it off if there is only a small amount of fat left on your pans and trays rather than rinsing them off in the sink. Kitchen roll should be disposed of in the regular trash, and pans should be washed as usual.
Why not use the advice in our other article to clean your burnt pans while we’re on the subject of pans?
ADVICE: If a dish you are preparing appears to be a little oily, dab the excess fat with a piece of kitchen paper.
You don’t have to throw away used oil and fats. To create bird feeder balls, combine suet, lard, or other solid fats with a birdseed mixture. Leave the mix to cool and solidify. Watch the wildlife come in by hanging the ball out in your garden.
TOP TIP: To create a sturdy mold, place the mixture in a half-coconut shell.
Some councils are happy to collect cooking oil for proper disposal. Some will even use it to make fuel!.
You can actually reuse fats if you like getting your money’s worth. All you have to do is put the used fat in a container after filtering it through a coffee filter to get rid of any food particles. Put the container in the fridge and leave overnight. When it has cooled, youll find a jelly on top. Remove this before use.
Your freezer will be useful if you’re looking for a long-term solution. Fill each space in a spare ice cube tray with your used, filtered oil or lard. You don’t have to be concerned about it going bad because you can reuse it whenever you need to.
Larger amounts of oil can be easily disposed of by pouring extra oil and fats into a non-recyclable container rather than using kitchen roll, which we may use to mop up small amounts of oil. Put it in the general waste bin after properly sealing it. You can use a jar or a bottle if you don’t have a non-recyclable container.