How to Make Beef Tallow (Purified Beef Fat)

How to Make Beef Tallow (Purified Beef Fat)

1h 15min
1 servings
Easy
R$5.00

Learn how to make purified beef fat at home, known as 'liquid gold,' ideal for grilling meats, with a high smoke point and rich in vitamins.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • 1kilo de Beef Fat (from cow) ~R$ 5,00

Instructions

1

Ask your butcher to source the beef fat (the unit cost is low, and it might even be obtained for free in some places).

Dica: Try to get the fat for free, as some butchers offer it.

2
preparacao

Remove and discard any remnants of meat attached to the fat.

3min
3
derreter

Chop the remaining fat (the meatless parts) and place it in a pot to melt slowly over low heat.

60min

Dica: The melting process should be gradual to extract the pure oil.

4
peneirar

Strain the melted oil (the 'liquid gold') into a clean jar.

1min

Dica: Do not discard the solid material left after straining, as it can be eaten like crispy beef cracklings.

5
resfriar

Wait for the oil to cool until it slightly solidifies, making it ready for culinary use (beef tallow).

Dica: It can be used in rice, beans, toasted cassava flour, or for grilling meats.

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Dietary Info

Gluten Free Lactose Free

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    2146 kcal107%
  • Carbohydrates
    0 g0%
  • Protein
    273 g364%
  • Total Fat
    109 g198%
  • Dietary Fiber
    0 g0%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

potepanela

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