Benefits of Beef Tallow
Tallow is the rendered fat of sheep or cows, with a waxy texture similar to butter. It is shelf-stable and can be stored unrefrigerated for months. Known for its high smoke point and mild flavor, beef tallow is ideal for high-heat cooking like deep-frying and sautéing. Before vegetable oils became popular in the mid-twentieth century, tallow was a common cooking fat.
Similar to tallow are lard (from pork) and suet (from fat around the organs of beef, lamb, or mutton). Beef tallow is carb-free, making it suitable for low-carb and keto diets, and it’s best to use grass-fed beef tallow for a healthier option. A one-tablespoon serving has 115 calories, 13 grams of fat, 6.5 grams of saturated fat, and 14 milligrams of cholesterol, while containing trace amounts of vitamins D and E, CLA, stearic acid, and omega-3 fatty acids that benefit skin health.
