Butter, lard, tallow, olive oil, vegetable oil... how did choosing a cooking fat get so confusing?
After decades of changing recommendations about which fats we should and shouldn't eat, it's no wonder so many home cooks aren't sure what to reach for.
In this episode of the Everyday Homesteading Podcast, I'm simplifying traditional cooking fats and explaining how to choose the right one for the job.
From butter and ghee to lard, tallow, schmaltz, coconut oil, olive oil, and avocado oil, she'll walk you through what makes each fat different, where it comes from, and how to use it in everyday cooking.
You'll also learn how different fats respond to heat, which ones work well for frying and baking, and how to substitute traditional fats for vegetable oils and shortening without changing all your favorite recipes.
Plus, I share why producing and sourcing traditional fats is an important homesteading skill that can help build a more resilient kitchen.
In This Episode:
- Why our bodies need dietary fatThe differences between common traditional cooking fatsWhich fats to choose for frying, roasting, baking, and dressingsSimple substitutions for vegetable oil and shorteningHow to render and properly store animal fatsWhy traditional fats matter for homestead self-sufficiency
Resources Mentioned:
- Traditional Cooking Fats Guide: https://homesteadingfamily.com/fat-sources-on-the-homestead/Rendering Lard or Tallow: https://homesteadingfamily.com/rendering-lard-or-tallow/Homemade Butter: https://homesteadingfamily.com/how-to-make-butter/Growing and Pressing Your Own Seed Oil: https://homesteadingfamily.com/growing-pressing-your-own-seed-oil/
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