Rendering Beef Fat for Suet Cakes and Cones (Bird Food) Recipe

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Rendering Beef Fat for Suet Cakes and Cones (Bird Food)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Using a large knife, cut the frozen raw suet into chunks.
  2. Place about 2 cups of these chunks into a heatproof (glass or ceramic) container. Cover with a lid or dinner plate and microwave on HIGH for 5 - 8 minutes.
  3. Pour or strain the liquid fat into another heatproof container (I use glass measuring cups) and set aside.
  4. Continue until all the raw suet has been processed. Discard what is left of the 'chunks'. You now have several containers of rendered fat. Easy, isn't it.
  5. At this point, you can proceed with making the 'cakes' or refrigerate the fat for another time.
  6. To make Cakes and Cones:.
  7. Use lengths of thin wire or string to make a hanger for the cones. Starting at the base of the cone, weave the wire around the cone towards the top. Leave enough to form a loop, then weave back down to the base. Tie to secure.
  8. Melt the specified amount of rendered fat in the microwave.
  9. As the fat begins to cool, it will become cloudy and thicken. It is at this point that you can add the remaining ingredients and press into the molds or pine cones.
  10. Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  11. When they have hardened, unmold and wrap the cakes/cones in waxed paper. These can now be stored indefinitely in the freezer.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2545.97 Kcal (10659 kJ)
Calories from fat 2327.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 258.63g 398%
Cholesterol 164.95mg 55%
Sodium 484.93mg 20%
Potassium 1167.69mg 25%
Total Carbs 39.6g 13%
Sugars 11.81g 47%
Dietary Fiber 14.5g 58%
Protein 27.76g 56%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Iron 4.9mg 27%
Calcium 99.4mg 10%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 745.52 Kcal (3121 kJ)
Calories from fat 681.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 75.73g 398%
Cholesterol 48.3mg 55%
Sodium 142mg 20%
Potassium 341.93mg 25%
Total Carbs 11.6g 13%
Sugars 3.46g 47%
Dietary Fiber 4.25g 58%
Protein 8.13g 56%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 27%
Calcium 29.1mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 71.7
    Points
  • 72
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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