Suet (/ˈsuː.ɪt/) is raw
beef or
mutton fat, especially the hard fat found around the
loins and
kidneys. It melts at about 21
°C (70
°F). It consists mostly of
saturated fat.The primary use of suet is to make
tallow, although it is also used as an ingredient in cooking. Suet is made into tallow in a process called
rendering, which involves melting and extended
simmering, followed by straining, cooling and usually a repetition of the entire process.Unlike suet,
tallow can be stored for extended periods without
refrigeration. It is used to make
soap, for cooking (fried foods especially), as a
bird food, and was once used for making
candles.
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