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How to make beef tallow (From brisket trimmings)

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Ingredients

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  • 3 pounds brisket fat 
  • 1 cup of water

Instructions

  1. In a medium sized pot add beef brisket trimmings and 1 cup of water.
  2. Cook trimmings over medium low heat until the fat has rendered down, stirring ever 20-30 minutes or as needed to prevent chunks of fat or meat from sticking to pot. The tallow as it renders from the fat should be simmering not boiling. 
  3. After about 2-3 hours the fat should all be rendered down. Remove the large pieces of meat with tongs or a slotted spoon. 
  4. Strain liquid tallow with cheesecloth, coffee filter or a regular strainer lined with a few layers of paper towel. 
  5. Pour the strained tallow into an airtight container. For best results and shelf life, refrigerate tallow or store in a cool place. 
  • Author: Jordan Hanger