Beef Tallow Recipe
Homemade beef tallow is a nutrient-rich, budget-friendly cooking fat with a mild flavor and high smoke point. Perfect for frying, roasting, and baking, this easy recipe shows you how to render beef fat at home step by step.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds beef fat suet or trimmings, cleaned and chopped
- ½ cup water optional, prevents scorching during rendering
Instructions
- Trim any meat or blood spots from beef fat. Chop into small cubes.
- Place fat in a heavy-bottomed pot or slow cooker. Add water if using.
- Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally, until fat fully melts and solids turn crispy.
- Strain liquid fat through cheesecloth or fine mesh into clean jars.
- Let cool at room temperature until creamy white and solid. Seal tightly.
Notes
Rendering on low heat ensures a mild, clean flavor.
Use grass-fed beef fat for the best taste and nutrition.
Save crispy leftover bits (cracklings) for snacking or toppings.