We raised several batches of meat birds this year and we are doing our best to use every part possible! Today I am showing you how I learned how to render schmaltz from chicken fat. This fat is shelf stable and very tasty!
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@TwoFamilyHomestead3 жыл бұрын
Saw the title on the video and just had to come see. I'm Jewish and grew up in a VERY Jewish household and my mother would make "schmaltz" and at Passover time we would spread that on our matzo instead of butter (lordy no wonder I grew up a chunky kid) !!
@FermentedHomestead3 жыл бұрын
That’s so cool! That does sound delicious though haha
@charlotter68652 жыл бұрын
Turns out schmaltz is lower in saturated fat and higher in monounsaturated fat than butter. Who knew!
@holyfireoutdoors53 Жыл бұрын
I am making Matzo Ball soup for the first time and spending the day making Schmaltz for the Matzo balls. Happy Passover!
@paulgdlmx5 ай бұрын
I freeze mine in a shallow shallow tray and when semi-thawed it is easily cut into smaller pieces which, I think, makes it easier to render. Súper yummy.
@soapsoilandsunshine32413 жыл бұрын
So glad I found you. I too could only find Schmaltz being made from skin. I too processed 3 of my old hens yesterday and they had a huge amount of fat inside their cavity. Just amazing and I didn't want to waste it. Thanks.
@FermentedHomestead3 жыл бұрын
That’s so awesome! I love this stuff! I cooked my tbone in it last night and it was awesome!
@slclark2092 жыл бұрын
Schmaltz is normally made with onion and salt. For the amount you used I would add a large diced onion (or two medium sized) and a bit of salt (@ 1 tsp). Also, if you fry a little longer over a slightly higher heat (watching and stirring the bottom so it doesn't burn) the fat/skin will become crispy like cracklings called Gibenes. They are killer as a snack or to break up over other dishes, salads, etc.
@debonpanton33669 ай бұрын
Agreed TOTALLY. Didn't know of the name Gibenes but as a kinda snack I know about them.
@PiccoloMichelaChannel2 жыл бұрын
I use it for oil lamp, excellent burn, little smoke, good flame. In case someone is interested ☺️
@FermentedHomestead2 жыл бұрын
That’s a great idea! I had only hear of that for tallow but it makes total sense
@lesliekloer8544 Жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@fallenangelwi254 жыл бұрын
I knew about rendering fat but never thought in a million years about chicken fat!!!! Thank you!!!!
@FermentedHomestead4 жыл бұрын
It’s so yum! I hope you get to try it!!
@fallenangelwi254 жыл бұрын
@@FermentedHomestead me too ❤️
@EventheSparrowHomestead4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I love that you didn't waste any part of the meat chickens and that your cat got a treat, too! We will totally do this (I'm getting less squeamish with meat) when Dustin offs our extra roosters soon.
@FermentedHomestead4 жыл бұрын
That’s great Jess! I (no so) secretly hope you’ll start eating meat 💜
@fallenangelwi254 жыл бұрын
Videos like this is why I constantly recommend your channel to anyone I can!!! Thank you so much!!!
@FermentedHomestead4 жыл бұрын
You are so sweet and I’m so thankful to have you here! 💜
@fallenangelwi254 жыл бұрын
@@FermentedHomestead awe thank you!!!!
@staceywishart99714 жыл бұрын
I learned something new today. I’ve never heard of schmaltz. However I’ve never done meat birds before either. I want to but just haven’t committed to it.
@FermentedHomestead4 жыл бұрын
It has been quite an experience! We processed Cornish, red ranger and freedom rangers. They’re all fairly similar but plenty of differences
@usmc93552 жыл бұрын
I use instead of butter or oil in my home made bread. We raise our own chicken so we have tons.
@gilbertslalaland49863 жыл бұрын
AT LAST … I Found what I was looking for . FYI I love oriental food especially fried rice . So ever since I moved from the city I remember an acquaintance which worked In an oriental restaurant which told me there secret to the yummy fried rice was Chicken fat , But I never asked him how to make it 😄 Thank you so much for sharing this vid You made my day 🙏🏼
@FermentedHomestead3 жыл бұрын
That makes me so happy to hear! It’s so easy to make and it really is so delicious it’s like a secret ingredient 💜
@MorrisPatchofHeavenhomestead3 жыл бұрын
Great information my dear! Thank you for sharing this with us. Something I’m going to have to do with our chicken fat. Waste not! Perfection! Blessings
@FermentedHomestead3 жыл бұрын
It’s a great way to use up “waste” for sure
@LittleGardenBigDreams4 жыл бұрын
Great video Anna, thanks for sharing. I’ve done pig fat before, but not chicken. Will have to try it xx Cathi xx
@FermentedHomestead4 жыл бұрын
It’s so yum! I hope you have the chance 😀
@dEEmARIE- Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@sheristewart39402 жыл бұрын
TY! Schmaltz, the color schmaltz should be! I want to make chopped chicken livers and this is the schmaltz I want to use.
@mollyjoy78203 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@FermentedHomestead3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome 💜
@Abdullah-oe2xv3 жыл бұрын
Your channel is amazing .. keep up the good work
@FermentedHomestead3 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊
@SageandStoneHomestead4 жыл бұрын
We have a tractor full of females to br processed in sept. Thank you!
@FermentedHomestead4 жыл бұрын
That’s great! I almost prefer the females, they take longer but have much better flavor by far
@SageandStoneHomestead4 жыл бұрын
@@FermentedHomestead ours will be 19 weeks at processing!
@arttheclown1163 Жыл бұрын
You may want to consider not saying "rectum" and use "popes nose" Lol. That's what chefs call the fat at the back of the cavity. ;)
@andromedaplanet56205 ай бұрын
What can we do to make it odorless? Thank you for the recipe 😊
@FermentedHomestead5 ай бұрын
Not that I know of, sorry 😢
@LittleCountryCabin4 жыл бұрын
Great video! I learned so much🤗. What is the name of your background music. It’s perfect! God bless❤️
@FermentedHomestead4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I use epidemic sound, it has a great selection of music 🎶
@henningbartels62453 жыл бұрын
Interesting, I just found out that schmaltz means chicken or poultry fat in English while Schmalz just means any rendered animal fat in German (my mother tongue).
@FermentedHomestead3 жыл бұрын
That’s interesting for sure! I love learning stuff like that 💜
@judyvincenty99113 жыл бұрын
Great video. I use both fat and skins. You don't really have to cut it so small. Too much work for same outcome = ) I use cheesecloth when i strain it into the jar so any tiny bits are strained out.
@FermentedHomestead3 жыл бұрын
That’s good to know! I’m used to tallow and that stuff has a lot of waste if it’s not cut up, I usually grind it.
@lindapreston74019 ай бұрын
Chicken Gold 👋
@Megs901 Жыл бұрын
Can you use schmaltz the same way you would tallow, for skincare? I can’t find an answer to this which makes me think maybe not?
@FermentedHomestead Жыл бұрын
It sure can but it has more flavor
@allaboutmycats4542 жыл бұрын
My mothers fav part of the chicken was the back which includes the butt…lol
@susieast450 Жыл бұрын
I started saving all of my chicken fat and skin to make schmaltz but I've got little bits of meat attached to some small pieces. Is it okay to still render it with those pieces on it? It would be way too time consuming to cut off every single piece off lol
@FermentedHomestead Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, just be sure to strain it
@susieast450 Жыл бұрын
@@FermentedHomestead Phew, okay, thanks!
@jennhodo45302 жыл бұрын
How much fat/skin would you say you started with to get to a qt of rendered fat? A couple pounds?
@FermentedHomestead2 жыл бұрын
I didn’t use any skin, I just used internal laying hen fat. It was pretty much 1:1 because it just melted.
@jennhodo45302 жыл бұрын
@@FermentedHomestead ok thank!!
@smh62349 ай бұрын
did you simply boil it in water?
@FermentedHomestead9 ай бұрын
I did not boil it but I just very lightly simmered it, boiling would break it down to a gritty texture and likely turn it rancid
@anabellac93292 жыл бұрын
Ok not to change the subject...but...did I see orbs flying in your kitchen? lol///Minute 2:25 and 2:27, 2:47. I'm still watching. Still might see some more as I continue, but I had to comment!! Anyway, I'm super excited to see how you make this Chicken "tallow"! Going to watch....just watched. Looks great. Can you use it to make Pemmican?
@FermentedHomestead2 жыл бұрын
Haha that’s funny! I’ll have to watch again. I don’t see why not, I do notice the schmaltz is a big softer than beef tallow so I’m not certain.
@mariemosier98053 жыл бұрын
What do you use with this to cook?
@FermentedHomestead3 жыл бұрын
I use it in place of any cooking fats. Pan frying is the most common thing for me
@davidjarmuth1057 Жыл бұрын
Potato latkes fried in schamltz, delicious
@AndreAndPetya2 жыл бұрын
Do you have a test taste on bread? :)
@FermentedHomestead2 жыл бұрын
I do not but based on the taste I’d bet it’s delicious
@AndreAndPetya2 жыл бұрын
@@FermentedHomestead i really want to grow animals for their fat, but not dairy animals. smaller in size like duck fat, but never thought of chickens. Sure the duck fat is tastier, but what do you think?
@FermentedHomestead2 жыл бұрын
@@AndreAndPetya I don’t remember having duck or duck fat before but I’ve heard it’s delicious and rich tasting. I like chickens because they’re not quite as messy but I’m sure at some point I’ll have ducks too!
@mdnzrn3 жыл бұрын
you are so beautiful like your recipe
@FermentedHomestead3 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I hope you are able to enjoy making the recipe!
@mdnzrn3 жыл бұрын
Yes it was awesome thank you !!
@wissamsaab63612 жыл бұрын
Boared with your lengthy commentary . Good luck !
@FermentedHomestead2 жыл бұрын
No worries, it’s not for everyone. Have a nice day