Beef Tallow

Beef suet and tallow are traditional ingredients that have been used in cooking and household products for centuries. Although they have fallen out of favor in recent years due to concerns about saturated fat and animal welfare, they still have many uses and potential benefits.

What is tallow?

Tallow is the rendered, or melted and purified, form of suet. To make tallow, the suet is first chopped into small pieces and then heated until the fat melts. The liquid fat is then strained and purified to remove any impurities. Tallow is used in cooking, soap-making, and other household products.

It is solid at room temperature and has a distinct flavor. It was often used in traditional British cuisine to make pies, puddings, and other baked goods. Because of its high melting point, it is also ideal for deep-frying.