Rendered Chicken Fat

Ingredients

• ½ cup raw chicken fat
• Pinch of kosher salt

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (2 servings)

    461 calories; 51 grams fat; 15 grams saturated fat; 22 grams monounsaturated fat; 10 grams polyunsaturated fat; 43 milligrams cholesterol; 145 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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Preparation

1. Place the chicken fat and salt in a small, heavy saucepan.
2. Cook very slowly over low heat, stirring from time to time, until the fat is completely liquified and the cracklings are golden brown.
3. Strain the fat into a jar or crock and refrigerate. Reserve the cracklings – crisp, fried bits that are left after fat is rendered – to use in making chopped liver or as a garnish for salads or mashed potatoes.

• If desired, slices of garlic or sliced or chopped onion can be added to the fat as it is rendering for additional flavor.