How to Render Tallow for Soap and Candles
By David Fisher, About.com Guide
The size of your fat chunks will determine how long you have to boil the mixture. For my pre-ground fat, I only had to simmer it about 20-30 minutes. If the chunks were larger, it will take longer. Just keep it simmering over a low heat and stir often.
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- Let's Get Started Rendering Some Tallow for Soap
- Add Water and Salt to the Pot
- Heat the Mixture
- Almost Ready
- Simmer Until the Fat is Just Melted Tallow, Meat and Gristle
- Strain the Liquid
- Let the Liquid Cool
- Separate the Tallow
- Clean the Tallow
- Ready to Use for Soap
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