Beef Tallow
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
24 tablespoons
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Calories
126 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Beef Tallow
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If you're a fan of traditional cooking techniques and natural, whole ingredients, beef tallow is a must-try ingredient for your kitchen. We'll guide you through making beef tallow step by step.
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Ingredients
- 3 pounds beef suet
Instructions
- Chop the suet into small pieces. To speed up melting, you can run partially frozen suet through your food processor or a meat grinder.
- Add it to a slow cooker or Dutch oven, if you'd like to do it on the stovetop.
- Set the slow cooker to low, or set the flame on the stove to the lowest temperature possible
- Once it is melted, the "cracklings" will begin to fry. Let the cracklings get very crispy if you want to use them.
- Line your fine mesh strainer with several layers of cheesecloth. You can substitute paper towel or a coffee filter.
- Ladle the hot fat through the strainer over a large bowl.
- Pour the tallow into wide-mouth canning jars, or make them into blocks. See the article above for the method.
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Notes
- How to store it
- Store small quantities of tallow at room temperature for a month or so. Technically, it is shelf stable if stored in a root cellar or a cool basement. Store it in airtight containers or vacuum-packed.
- For larger quantities, store it in the refrigerator for a couple of months.
- Freeze for longer storage. It’s best if used within one year. Vacuum packing can extend this time if it is frozen.
- How to use beef tallow
- You can use it to replace any current oil, butter, or shortening that you are using.
- We prefer them in blocks. They are easier to use. If you use jars, be sure to use wide-mouth jars to make the fat easier to remove from the jar.
- Jars that are stored in the refrigerator will be challenging to get out of the jar.
- Perfect for searing meats before cooking, especially beef. Remember, it has a high smoke point, so you quickly get a beautiful sear.
- Makes delicious fried potatoes, French fries, and hash browns.
- Use it for deep frying too. It makes delicious fried chicken. (Pro tip: You can reuse the tallow that has been used for deep frying, strain out any impurities with cheesecloth. Then store it as suggested above.)
- Use it for pie crust to make savory pies, like; quiche and pot pies.
- Substitute butter in baked goods, like biscuits and savory muffins. They come out extra fluffy.
- Use it for roasting meats and vegetables. Just coat them with tallow and pop them in the oven. It will give the food a lovely caramelization.
- It’s terrific for sautéing onions to make beautifully caramelized onions.
- Spread it on toast or an English muffin. Be sparing. A little goes a long way.
- Traditionally, it was used for making soaps and candles.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
126kcal
(6%)
Protein
0.2g
(0%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
1mg
(0%)
Potassium
2mg
(0%)
Calcium
0.3mg
(0%)
Iron
0.02mg
(0%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.02mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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