Back to the basics and Breaking the myths
Fat, a controversial topic. The simple assumption is that fat makes us fat as well as leads to heart disease and other various illnesses. Yes, it’s true, unhealthy fats can contribute to sickness. What else is true is that not all fat is created equal. Animal fat, once used and consumed as a regular part of life, is now taboo.
Tallow, beef fat, supports a healthy and sustainable way of life by utilizing more of the animal that is killed for our consumption, provides the body with energy and can be cooked or baked with.
Beef Tallow has nutrients such as vitamin A,D,K,E and B12 along with choline and fatty acids. Consumed in moderation it can be a healthy addition to a diet.
Another benefit of tallow is its high smoke point. High smoke point means the oil can tolerate a higher temperature before it smokes and begins releasing free radicals, which are damaging to the body.
Ways to use Tallow:
- Baked or fried goods such as cakes, donuts, pie crusts, tortillas
- Fried pork, chicken and other meats
- Fried vegetables
- Homemade soaps
How to make/render: SO EASY
- Purchase Zweber Farms 100% grass fed tallow for $3.75/pound
- Cut the fat into small pieces
- Stick into a slow cooker on low. You will hear sizzling and crackling noises. As those noises stop then shut off the cooker. Let it cool, but still liquid, before straining through a mesh strainer to separate the tallow from the suet. Can be stored in glass jar without refrigeration, in cool and dry area, for months. It will keep even longer in the refrigerator, or make in bulk and store in freezer!
To ensure you and your family receive the purest, healthiest form of the animal fat, be sure to order from Zweber Farms, which is grass-fed and organic.
How about a slice of fresh, homemade pie from your newly rendered fat? Here is a link for a Perfect tallow pie crust: https://www.weedemandreap.com/perfect-pie-crust.
In health,
Coach Anna
Email me, happianna1@gmail.com, for questions on tallow or navigating your health journey.