Slow Cooker Beef Tallow
Render rich and flavorful beef tallow using your slow cooker. This simple recipe transforms beef fat into a versatile cooking fat perfect for frying, roasting, or baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients
2 pounds beef suet or beef fat trimmings, cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
Place the beef suet or fat trimmings into the slow cooker.
Set the slow cooker to low heat and cover with the lid.
Allow the fat to render slowly for 8 hours, stirring occasionally every 2 hours to prevent sticking and promote even melting.
After 8 hours, the fat should be fully melted and the solids browned and crispy.
Line a fine mesh strainer with cheesecloth and place it over a heatproof bowl or jar.
Carefully pour the melted fat through the strainer to remove any solid bits.
Allow the strained tallow to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until solidified.
Store the beef tallow in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months or freeze for longer storage.