Continued from Part 1 Render Some Fat: While animal fats in the diet are controversial today, they were commonly used before the invention of processed shortening and the availability of vegetable oils. Today, some cultures still traditionally use animal fats, and others choose to use drippings or fat in some or all of their cooking. Many people also feed animal fat to their pets. In dire straits this would also be a way to get some “free” … Read entire article »

A good-sized whole chicken will provide at least eight servings of meat. After all visible meat is picked off, the carcass can be used to make a rich chicken broth. The chicken skin can be cooked down to render a usable fat, and fat can also be skimmed from the surface of the broth after it settles. During the process of using up a chicken, take care to abide by safe temperature and handling guidelines. To … Read entire article »