Talk to me about chicken fat

[Morrigan]

I made a quart of rendered chicken fat today. It was a fairly simple process. I cut up the chunks of fat and skin and put them in a pot with about 1/2 cup of water. I cooked it for 15 or 20 minutes on med-high until the fat was melted and golden and the bits of skin were crispy. I let in a cool a couple of minutes and then strained it thru cheese cloth into a jar.

I haven't tried it yet, so my fingers are crossed that its as tasty as people say. Here are the pictures if the process. .

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Looks good - thanks for the update!

Did you try the "cracklins"?

 

[Morrigan]

Looks good - thanks for the update!

Did you try the "cracklins"?

I tried a small nibble. The flavor was good, but they were a little too greasy and not quite crispy enough to be appealing. Maybe I didn't render the fat fully enough or something. I kept them to give to the dogs as treats, however. They seemed to like them just fine.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

I bet they did!!

 

[Morrigan]

Update #2 -- This stuff is delicious!

I tossed some brussel sprouts in the fat and then oven roasted them. Wonderful flavor and nice and crispy. One morning my husband used some to make hash browns. It really crisps the potatoes up nice and imparts a subtle bit of chicken flavor. No more throwing away chicken fat for me.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Yum! I'm going to have to try some...though it may take a while to collect enough - my pastured birds are pretty lean. Potatoes fried in lard are insanely delicious. Sounds like the schmaltz works similarly!

Will have to take your word on the Brussels sprouts...though I have prepared them many ways, I have yet to find a recipe that makes them palatable to me.

 

[Crs1]

I know this is from 2016 but thank you
Just processed layers with a ton of fat on them. So I know what I’m gonna do
Sounds delicious and easy

 

[123RedBeard]

I grill store bought chicken thighs on my George Foreman grill ... it has a handy sloped grill, and a fat catch tray ... after I grill the chicken ... I dump the fat on my rice ... YUMMY!

(I'm sure George wouldn't approve)

 

[Crs1]

What he doesn’t know won’t hurt him

 

[Morrigan]

I know this is from 2016 but thank you
Just processed layers with a ton of fat on them. So I know what I’m gonna do
Sounds delicious and easy

I've found it lasts quite well in the refrigerator. I hope it turns out well for you.