Easy Homemade Beef Tallow Recipe
This easy and traditional recipe for homemade beef tallow is perfect for those following a carnivore diet or seeking a versatile and nutritious cooking fat. With minimal ingredients and a straightforward method, you'll create a pure, delicious tallow ideal for cooking, searing, and roasting.
Equipment
- Large 4-5 quart stock pot
- Wooden spatula
- Fine mesh strainer
- Cheesecloth, coffee filters, or paper towels
- Glass storage jars
- Large bowl
- Funnel
Ingredients
- 3-4 pounds white beef fat or suet
Instructions
- Place the beef fat or suet into a large 4-5 quart stock pot.
- Set the burner to medium-low heat.
- Simmer the fat at a low temperature for approximately 4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes with a wooden spatula.
- Periodically scrape the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking.
- Continue cooking until the fat pieces are lightly browned and crisp.
- Turn off the heat and let the rendered fat cool slightly.
- Strain the liquid fat through a fine mesh strainer to remove large pieces.
- Perform a second strain using cheesecloth, coffee filters, or paper towels to ensure purity, pouring the filtered fat into a clean glass jar using a funnel.
- Allow the tallow to cool completely before sealing the jar.
Nutrition
Calories: 387kcalProtein: 1gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 3mgPotassium: 7mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg
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