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john70

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How to Store Beef Tallow for Long Term Storage - Soulful Prepper

Extending the Shelf Life of Beef Tallow​

At room temperature, tallow has a shelf life of 12 months. It can be extended in a refrigerator for up to 18 months, and for over 2 years in a freezer. However, to ensure the tallow can reach its expiration date, we must take extra precautions to make sure it stays fresh and edible. A prepper, working on extending the shelf life of cooking fats and oils, should consider:

  • Exposure to Air, Sunlight, and Heat
  • Proper Packaging
  • Storage Location

Protecting Beef Tallow from Air, Sunlight, and Heat Exposure​

Air, sunlight, and heat exposure are the primary reasons why cooking fats spoil before their expiration date. Below we will cover how to protect against these rancid causing factors.

Reducing exposure to air​

Exposure to air is the quickest way for the tallow to go rancid. Luckily, this can be resolved easily by making sure to reseal the container after using the tallow. Generally speaking, you should be using an airtight container for the best protection against air.

Reducing exposure to sunlight​

Sun has numerous healing properties and should be embraced daily. But when it comes to food, prolonged sunlight can cause food to spoil. To protect the beef tallow from direct sun exposure, make sure to store the tallow in a dark, cool food storage location.

Generally speaking, a pantry, refrigerator, or freezer would be perfect for protection against direct sunlight.

Reducing exposure to heat​

When cooking oils and fats are exposed to heat, the properties of the fats are altered and it spoils much sooner. So, by avoiding heat exposure the tallow will stay fresh and edible for longer. Heat exposure can be prevented by keeping the tallow in a dark, cool place such as a refrigerator or freezer.

By preventing exposure to direct sunlight, you are most likely protecting against heat exposure as well.


Storage locations for Beef Tallow​

Storing tallow is relatively simple because it is a shelf stable cooking fat. Tallow can be stored in a:

  • Pantry – Tallow stored at room temperature has a shelf life of up to 12 months.
  • Refrigerator – Tallow kept in a fridge has a shelf life of 12 to 18 months.
  • Freezer – Frozen tallow can be kept in a freezer for over 24 months…….
  • YEARS AT 0 DEG F and in a manual defrost chest freezer


IN FLORIDA , we keep oil short term in a ref.

We keep oil LONG TERM in the freezer, I know it will keep 10 years


Tallow will solidify and keep at room temperature in a sealed container for up to a year and won't go rancid. Beef Tallow will keep even longer in the refrigerator or indefinitely in the freezer.

How do I know if the Tallow has gone Rancid?​

When cooking oils and fats spoil, they give off signs that are easy to spot. We must simply focus on the look, smell, and taste of the beef tallow as they are the best indicators of rancidity.

First, it’s best to begin by focusing on the look of the tallow. Be on the lookout for discoloration as this is often the easiest sign to spot rancidity.

If the tallow passes the sight test, focus on the smell of the tallow. Normally, tallow has an odor resembling smoked beef or jerky. However, a rancid cooking fat would have an odor that is sour or soapy. If you notice any of these odors, there is no need to proceed with a taste test, and you can dispose of them.

Finally, if the tallow passes the sight and smell test, you can taste the tallow for spoilage. Small sample size would be enough for you to know if the tallow has spoiled. Spoiled tallow is simply unsavory, and you will know from the flavor if it has gone rancid.

At this point, you should know if the tallow is safe to eat. If you have any doubt it has spoiled, it is best to dispose of the cooking fat immediately as keeping it around could cause more trouble later on. Consuming rancid tallow could lead to an upset stomach and does not provide any nutritional value.

Rancid oil, Beef Tallow, lard, olive oil, most any oil, will still burn nicely. ​

MAKE CANDLES OR OIL LAMPS​

Fire starters

How can Beef Tallow be Used?​

Tallow is one of the best items to have in a prepper’s emergency food pantry because it is super versatile, and you can repurpose it for projects outside of cooking. Some ideas for tallow is to use it for:

  1. Moisturizing
  2. Lip Balm
  3. Making Candles
  4. Treat Burns
  5. Alleviate a rash
  6. Lubricant
  7. Prevent Rust
  8. Shaving cream
  9. Shine leather
 
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mecoastie

Veteran Member
john70 said:
How to Store Beef Tallow for Long Term Storage - Soulful Prepper

Extending the Shelf Life of Beef Tallow​

At room temperature, tallow has a shelf life of 12 months. It can be extended in a refrigerator for up to 18 months, and for over 2 years in a freezer. However, to ensure the tallow can reach its expiration date, we must take extra precautions to make sure it stays fresh and edible. A prepper, working on extending the shelf life of cooking fats and oils, should consider:

  • Exposure to Air, Sunlight, and Heat
  • Proper Packaging
  • Storage Location

Protecting Beef Tallow from Air, Sunlight, and Heat Exposure​

Air, sunlight, and heat exposure are the primary reasons why cooking fats spoil before their expiration date. Below we will cover how to protect against these rancid causing factors.

Reducing exposure to air​

Exposure to air is the quickest way for the tallow to go rancid. Luckily, this can be resolved easily by making sure to reseal the container after using the tallow. Generally speaking, you should be using an airtight container for the best protection against air.

Reducing exposure to sunlight​

Sun has numerous healing properties and should be embraced daily. But when it comes to food, prolonged sunlight can cause food to spoil. To protect the beef tallow from direct sun exposure, make sure to store the tallow in a dark, cool food storage location.

Generally speaking, a pantry, refrigerator, or freezer would be perfect for protection against direct sunlight.

Reducing exposure to heat​

When cooking oils and fats are exposed to heat, the properties of the fats are altered and it spoils much sooner. So, by avoiding heat exposure the tallow will stay fresh and edible for longer. Heat exposure can be prevented by keeping the tallow in a dark, cool place such as a refrigerator or freezer.

By preventing exposure to direct sunlight, you are most likely protecting against heat exposure as well.


Storage locations for Beef Tallow​

Storing tallow is relatively simple because it is a shelf stable cooking fat. Tallow can be stored in a:

  • Pantry – Tallow stored at room temperature has a shelf life of up to 12 months.
  • Refrigerator – Tallow kept in a fridge has a shelf life of 12 to 18 months.
  • Freezer – Frozen tallow can be kept in a freezer for over 24 months…….
  • YEARS AT 0 DEG F and in a manual defrost chest freezer


IN FLORIDA , we keep oil short term in a ref.

We keep oil LONG TERM in the freezer, I know it will keep 10 years


Tallow will solidify and keep at room temperature in a sealed container for up to a year and won't go rancid. Beef Tallow will keep even longer in the refrigerator or indefinitely in the freezer.

How do I know if the Tallow has gone Rancid?​

When cooking oils and fats spoil, they give off signs that are easy to spot. We must simply focus on the look, smell, and taste of the beef tallow as they are the best indicators of rancidity.

First, it’s best to begin by focusing on the look of the tallow. Be on the lookout for discoloration as this is often the easiest sign to spot rancidity.

If the tallow passes the sight test, focus on the smell of the tallow. Normally, tallow has an odor resembling smoked beef or jerky. However, a rancid cooking fat would have an odor that is sour or soapy. If you notice any of these odors, there is no need to proceed with a taste test, and you can dispose of them.

Finally, if the tallow passes the sight and smell test, you can taste the tallow for spoilage. Small sample size would be enough for you to know if the tallow has spoiled. Spoiled tallow is simply unsavory, and you will know from the flavor if it has gone rancid.

At this point, you should know if the tallow is safe to eat. If you have any doubt it has spoiled, it is best to dispose of the cooking fat immediately as keeping it around could cause more trouble later on. Consuming rancid tallow could lead to an upset stomach and does not provide any nutritional value.

Rancid oil, Beef Tallow, lard, olive oil, most any oil, will still burn nicely. ​

MAKE CANDLES OR OIL LAMPS​

Fire starters

How can Beef Tallow be Used?​

Tallow is one of the best items to have in a prepper’s emergency food pantry because it is super versatile, and you can repurpose it for projects outside of cooking. Some ideas for tallow is to use it for:

  1. Moisturizing
  2. Lip Balm
  3. Making Candles
  4. Treat Burns
  5. Alleviate a rash
  6. Lubricant
  7. Prevent Rust
  8. Shaving cream
  9. Shine leather
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Always thought treating burns with fat was a big no-no.
 
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ktrapper

Veteran Member
We cook with grass fed beef tallow and Butter Ghee, and some Coconut oil.
Just cant tell these days what your food has been contaminated with.

Used to use lard but when it came out that they have been giving them the MRNA vaccines we went ahead switched completely. No more commercial pork products. I dont know what effect those vaccines might have on the pork or lard but we pretty much only eat local raised stuff that we know how it was raised and what it has been given.
 
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