Tallow isn’t just for skincare—it’s also one of the healthiest, most stable fats you can cook with. Used for generations before seed oils came on the scene, tallow is making a delicious comeback in ancestral kitchens everywhere.
Here’s how to start cooking with tallow at home, and why it deserves a place in your pantry.
What Is Tallow? Tallow is rendered beef fat, traditionally used in everything from baking to frying. It’s packed with essential nutrients like conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) and omega-3s, especially when sourced from grass-fed cows like ours at Mother Acres.
Why Tallow Is Better Than Seed Oils
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Stable at high heat: Perfect for frying, roasting, and sautéing without breaking down into toxic compounds
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Nutrient-dense: Unlike processed vegetable oils, tallow contains fat-soluble vitamins and healthy saturated fats
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Delicious flavor: Adds a rich, savory taste to everything from veggies to hash browns
How to Use Tallow in the Kitchen
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Roast veggies in tallow for a crisp, golden finish
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Sauté eggs or meats for a nourishing breakfast
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Use it in place of butter or oil in savory dishes
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Try it in pie crusts or biscuits for old-fashioned flavor
Where to Get Good Tallow The quality of your fat matters. At Mother Acres, we render our tallow from pasture-raised, grass-fed cattle—ensuring clean, wholesome fat that’s ready for your skillet.
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Ready to make the switch to real, traditional fats? Your body (and your tastebuds) will thank you.