How to Render Chicken Fat [Schmaltz]
How to Render Chicken Fat - a step-by-step tutorial on how to render chicken fat. Super easy and something every home cook should know!
Ingredients
- Approx. 3/4 pound chicken fat roughly chopped
- Approx. 1/4 pound chicken skin
- water enough to cover fat and skin
- 1 medium yellow onion diced (optional)
- kosher salt
Instructions
- Place fat and skin in deep saucepan.
- Add enough water to barely cover the skin and fat.
- Simmer for 45-60 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add onion when fat is completely melted and skin has turned brownish, but has not burned.
- Continue to stir frequently as onion cooks, approx. 10-15 minutes.
- Add a pinch or two of kosher salt.
- Strain fat through fine mesh sieve.
- Use immediately or keep in fridge in airtight container for no more than a week or freeze for later use.
Notes
- Storage: rendered chicken fat can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
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