What is tallow?

Tallow is a traditional cooking fat made by slowly rendering animal fat. Simple, versatile and made for the kitchen, it can be used for everything from frying and searing to roasting and baking.

Learn how tallow is made, how to cook with it and why we use grass-fed tallow at Stella & Milo’s.

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What Is Tallow?

Tallow is a cooking fat made by slowly rendering animal fat and filtering out the solids. The result is a simple, versatile fat that has traditionally been used in the kitchen for frying, roasting, searing and other everyday cooking methods.

While tallow can come from different animal fats, the type most commonly associated with cooking is made from beef fat. At Stella & Milo’s, we use 100% grass-fed tallow in both our kettle-cooked potato chips and our Cooking Tallow.

 How Is Tallow Made? 

Tallow is made through a process called rendering, where animal fat is gently heated until the fat separates from the remaining solids.

  • Rendered

    The fat is slowly heated until it melts.

  •  Filtered 

    The liquid fat is separated from the remaining solids

  •  Cooled

    Once filtered and cooled, it becomes the smooth, solid cooking fat known as tallow

It’s a simple process that transforms an ingredient into a versatile fat ready for the kitchen.

 Why Grass-Fed Tallow? 

At Stella & Milo’s, we use 100% grass-fed tallow for both our potato chips and Cooking Tallow. We chose it because it fits the way we like to make food: simple ingredients, intentional choices and plenty of flavor.

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     Rich Flavor 

    Tallow brings a savory richness that works especially well with potatoes and high-heat cooking.

  • Vegetables cooking in a skillet on a stovetop

     Versatile in the Kitchen 

    Use it for frying, searing, roasting, baking and everyday cooking.

  • White chocolate mixture with pieces on parchment paper

     A Traditional Cooking Fat 

    Tallow has a long history in the kitchen and offers a straightforward alternative for cooks looking to return to simpler ingredients.
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What Can You Cook With Tallow? 

One of the best things about cooking tallow is its versatility. Use it anywhere you want rich flavor and a cooking fat that works across a wide range of recipes.

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Chips Like They Used To Be Made

Proper storage helps keep cooking tallow fresh and ready to use.

  • Keep the container tightly sealed.
  • Store it according to the directions on the product packaging.
  • Always use clean utensils when scooping tallow from the container.

For storage instructions and shelf life specific to Stella & Milo’s Cooking Tallow, follow the directions on the package.

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 Tallow at Stella & Milo’s

We use grass-fed tallow in two simple ways: in the kettle-cooked chips we make and as a versatile cooking fat for your own kitchen.

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    Tallow Potato Chips

    Kettle-cooked potato chips made with non-GMO potatoes, grass-fed tallow and mineral salt.

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  • Stella & Milo's grass-fed cooking tallow jar in a kitchen

     Cooking Tallow

    100% grass-fed cooking tallow ready for frying, searing, roasting, baking and more.

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Tallow FAQs

Everything you need to know about our beef tallow potato chips.

Yes. Frying is one of the traditional culinary uses of tallow and one of the ways it can be used in everyday cooking.
Follow the storage directions provided on the Stella & Milo’s Cooking Tallow packaging for product-specific instructions.
Cooking tallow is simply tallow prepared and packaged for culinary use.
Tallow can be used for frying, searing, roasting and baking. It works well with foods like potatoes, vegetables, meats and many everyday recipes.
Grass-fed tallow is tallow made from fat sourced from grass-fed cattle. Stella & Milo’s uses 100% grass-fed tallow in its chips and Cooking Tallow.
Tallow is made by rendering animal fat. The type commonly used for cooking is typically made from beef fat.

 Ready to Cook With Tallow? 

Bring grass-fed tallow into your kitchen for frying, searing, roasting, baking and more.

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