In article <201004281552595362-xxx@yyyzzz>, gtr > wrote:

> For those who need a new hobby, especially one that stinks up the house
> in a real pleasant way, here's the details on how to make schmaltz:
>
> http://www.sadiesalome.com/recipes/schmaltz.html

All well and good but I personally prefer to water render it like mom
taught me. Might not be "traditional" but it works and gets a clean,
neutral flavored product that is then suitable for either savory or
sweet use.

Mom's favorite use for rendered chicken fat was making pie crusts.
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