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beef tallow

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Course Condiment, Cooking Ingredient
Cuisine American, European, Traditional
Servings 4 cups tallow
Calories 115 kcal

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 115kcal
Keyword beef tallow, homemade cooking fat, rendered beef fat, suet, tallow recipe
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