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How to Render Tallow for Soap and Candles

By David Fisher, About.com

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Heat the Mixture

Beginning to Boil

Beginning to Boil

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Heat the mixture to boiling, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. The chunks of fat will start to release the liquid fat, and any meat that was left in the fat will start to cook.

Be sure to turn on the range fan - it will get smelly!

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