Beef Tallow. The New (Old) Way to Cook
Simply put, beef tallow is rendered beef fat and it’s making a big comeback. Once a staple in kitchens and homes for everything from cooking to skincare, beef tallow is now loved for its versatility, natural benefits and nostalgic nod to traditional living.
What sets beef tallow apart from other cooking fats — and has it currently trending in the wellness community — is its unique fat profile.
Like other solid cooking fats such as butter and coconut oil, beef tallow is made up primarily of saturated fat. Liquid fats such as olive oil, peanut oil and canola oil are primarily unsaturated fats.
While saturated fats have been demonized in the past, eating certain kinds or small amounts might not be as harmful as previously thought. In tallow, some of the saturated fat is a specific type known as stearic acid. Stearic acid appears to not raise cholesterol in the same way as other saturated fats.
Tallow also contains monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which are considered healthier. Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) is one polyunsaturated omega-6 fat found in animal fats and linked to potential health benefits such as preventing plaque build up in the arteries (atherosclerosis). However, more research is needed about the effects of conjugated linoleic acid.
In addition to fat, beef tallow contains fat-soluble vitamins that are vital for various bodily functions, including immune support, bone health, cellular function and skin health. Animal varieties that are 100% grass fed will provide a more expensive nutrient profile.
Where to get it?
Well.... it just so happens that I know a guy. This guy just happens to be the man behind Spice Beast's hot sauce lineup. Made locally in New York's Hudson Valley, The Beef Tallow Company sources its product from local farms which only raise grass fed cattle. It is rendered and bottled at the same facility we use to cook and bottle our hot sauces.
Click the photo above or visit https://www.beeftallowcompany.com/ and change the way you cook.