How to Render Tallow in a Crockpot
With a few easy steps, master this easy method of rendering your own animal fat that is perfect for baking, cooking and beauty products.
Yield: 2 Pints of Tallow
Cost: $5-10
Equipment
- A crockpot or slow cooker The size of the slow cooker you need will depend on how much suet you are rendering.
- A meat grinder or food processor Alternate option: A sharp knife & cutting board
- A heat safe storage container Preferably a glass jar with airtight lid
- Metal spoon or silicone spatula
- A heat safe ladle Preferably metal
- Metal sieve
- Cheesecloth Optional but recommended
- Metal Funnel
Materials
- 2 Lbs Raw Suet
Instructions
- Remove any remaining bits of meat or unwanted pieces from your suet.
- After trimming any unwanted pieces, grind, chop or process the fat into small pieces.
- Place ground or chopped suet into the crockpot and select the lowest heat setting. To avoid burning the fat, be sure to mix frequently throughout the rendering process.
- Once most of the fat has rendered, layer cheesecloth, the sieve and metal funnel over the glass jar.
- Using a metal ladle, transfer the liquid tallow into the prepared strainer.
- After all of the liquid fat has been strained, wait for it to cool overnight (or around 8-12 hours) before securing the lid. This will allow all residual heat and moisture to evaporate.
- Once cooled, store with an airtight lid. If you render tallow in a large amounts, you may want to store extra jars in the fridge or freezer.