Whipped Beef Tallow Recipe

Whipped Beef Tallow Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup beef tallow (preferably from grass-fed cows)

• ¼ of Herb Infused Jojoba Oil of your choice (Recommended: Chamomile, Calendula or Plantain Leaf) We will post another pinned post about how to infuse your own herbs. 

Equipment:

• Double boiler or a heat-safe bowl and a saucepan

• Glass jar or container with a lid for storage

• Spoon or spatula

• Measuring cups

Instructions:

1. Render the Beef Tallow (if not already rendered):

   • Cut the suet (beef fat) into small pieces.

   • Place the suet in a slow cooker or a pot over low heat.

   • Allow the fat to slowly melt, stirring occasionally.

   • Once melted down (3-4 hours), strain the liquid tallow through a cheesecloth or fine strainer into a clean container to remove any impurities.

   • Let the rendered tallow cool and solidify. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use (thanks to tallows high smoke point, you can use any extra to cook, as well!)

1. Prepare the Double Boiler:

1. Fill the bottom part of the double boiler with water and bring it to a gentle simmer. If you don't have a double boiler, place a heat-safe bowl over a saucepan with simmering water.

1. Melt the Tallow and Oils:

1. Add 1 cup of rendered beef tallow to the top part of the double boiler.

2. Optional: Add Raw Cocoa Butter ¼ cup 

3. Stir occasionally until the tallow (and if used: cocoa butter) are fully melted and combined.

1. Pour into Containers:

1. Carefully pour the melted mixture into your glass jar or container, and add the jojoba oil - give a quick stir.

2. Allow the mixture to cool and begin to harden at room temperature, until it’s still malleable but not hard. This may take up to an hour.

3. Give it a good stir (we use a small whisk), and you’re done!

1. Store and Use:

1. Once fully cooled, your whipped beef tallow balm is ready to use. Store it in a cool, dry place, preferably with a lid to keep it clean.

2. To use, take a small amount of balm and warm it between your fingers before applying it to your skin. If you wash hands prior to using this tallow balm make sure that it wasn’t a chemical ridden hand soap. Most on the market are, so we suggest a glycerin based hand soap that has nothing in it that you are allergic to or sensitive to because you may be apt to blame the tallow balm for a break out but rather it was the other chemicals on your hands! 

Tips:

• Customization: Feel free to adjust the ratio of tallow to oil to achieve your desired consistency. More oil will make the balm softer and oilier, while more tallow will make it firmer and less oily.

• Scent: Experiment with different herb infused oils to create your preferred scent. Lavender and chamomile are soothing, while st johns wort and goldenseal root are more healing. We recommend herb infused oils with jojoba oil for many reasons as olive oil or coconut oil can be sensitive to some people more so than jojoba oil. We also recommend real herbs rather than essential oils for the same reasons. Some essential oils like lavender and tea tree are the highest in endocrine disrupting. 

• Shelf Life: Properly rendered and stored tallow balm can last for several months. If stored in the refrigerator, it may last even longer.

Enjoy your homemade beef tallow balm for nourishing and moisturizing your skin naturally!