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The Best Type Of Steak To Make Beef Tallow (You Don't Need Wagyu) By Dylan Murray Oct. 19, 2025 12:39 pm EST
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Known as one of the most versatile ingredients you can find in the kitchen, beef tallow is cow fat that's rendered down to be used similarly to butter or oil, but it gives your food a significantly more pronounced flavor boost as a result. This is the reason why several restaurant chains use beef tallow in their kitchens , and many home cooks have begun to follow suit by buying pre-packaged beef tallow from the store. However, if you're someone who frequently cooks beef at home, it's actually quite easy to make your own tallow as long as you know what you're doing. More specifically, anybody who likes to cook brisket