What is Beef Tallow and How is it Made?
Beef tallow is a rendered form of beef fat that has been used for centuries in cooking, soap making, skincare, and even candle production. Unlike processed vegetable oils, beef tallow is natural, stable at high temperatures, and loaded with nutrients.
How is Beef Tallow Made?
The process of making beef tallow involves slowly heating trimmed beef fat (typically kidney fat, or "suet") to melt it down. The liquid fat is strained to remove any impurities, then cooled and solidified into a creamy white substance with a high smoke point and long shelf life.
What Makes Our Beef Tallow Different?
At Parker County Beef Company, we produce high-quality beef tallow from cattle raised right here in Texas. Our tallow is minimally processed, free from additives, and made in small batches to ensure the highest quality.
Why is Beef Tallow Making a Comeback?
- Cooking: Tallow has a high smoke point (around 400°F), making it ideal for frying, roasting, and searing.
- Nutrition: Rich in healthy saturated fats, vitamins A, D, E, and K.
- Skincare: Tallow closely mimics human skin oils and is excellent for moisturizing and repairing the skin barrier.
- Sustainability: Using every part of the animal, including the fat, is a key part of regenerative, nose-to-tail farming.
Where to Buy Beef Tallow
You can buy our Texas-made beef tallow online or at our retail locations. For questions or bulk orders, call us at 817-404-7405 or email orders@parkercountybeefcompany.com.
Experience the return of a time-honored tradition — wholesome, natural beef tallow from our family to yours.