Rendering Fat For Dripping Recipe
Ingredients
| Trimmings of fat - 2 to 3 lbs | ||
| Cold water | 1/2 Pint | |
Directions
GETTING READY
1 Cut the fat into small even-sized pieces.
2 Remove all skin and any traces of lean meat left on the fat.
MAKING
3 Into a strong deep , put the fat and cover with cold water.
4 Bring to a boil and let boil rapidly.
5 Remove any scum that rises to the surface.
6 Allow to boil until the fat is soft and all the water is evaporated.
7 Lower the heat, and continue cooking.
8 Gently cook until the bits of skin are crisp and begin to sink to the bottom of the pan, and the surface of the fat is " still ".
9 Allow to cool.
10 Strain through a clean kitchen towel or double muslin.
11 Set aside to solidify.
SERVING
12 Use as desired.
1 Cut the fat into small even-sized pieces.
2 Remove all skin and any traces of lean meat left on the fat.
MAKING
3 Into a strong deep , put the fat and cover with cold water.
4 Bring to a boil and let boil rapidly.
5 Remove any scum that rises to the surface.
6 Allow to boil until the fat is soft and all the water is evaporated.
7 Lower the heat, and continue cooking.
8 Gently cook until the bits of skin are crisp and begin to sink to the bottom of the pan, and the surface of the fat is " still ".
9 Allow to cool.
10 Strain through a clean kitchen towel or double muslin.
11 Set aside to solidify.
SERVING
12 Use as desired.
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