Does tallow clog pores?

It can for some people. Tallow is a rich, occlusive fat, so people with oily or acne-prone skin may find it too heavy. Patch test first and use a small amount.

How should I store tallow, and how long does it last?

Store tallow in a cool, dark place at 70°F or below in a tightly closed glass container. Refrigeration can extend shelf life to 1-2 years. Keep water out of the jar.

Premium Grass-Fed Tallow Fat – Soft Texture, Bulk Buckets for Skincare & Cooking

Q: What is tallow?

Tallow is beef fat that has been slowly rendered into a shelf-stable fat that is solid at room temperature. People use it for cooking, skincare, soap, candles and cast-iron seasoning.

Creamy grass-fed beef tallow fat from The Fat Lady, ideal for cooking and skincare, shown in a large bulk bucket.

Soft Beef Tallow For Cooking & Skincare Creamy Grain-free Fat

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Handcrafted in small batches, our Premium USDA-inspected Soft Bulk Tallow comes from carefully rendered Back Trimming Fat, which we consider the cleanest trimming fat available, resulting in a smooth texture that adds depth to your cooking and nourishes your skin. Whether you use it in homemade soaps or as a cooking fat, it offers an all-natural, sustainable solution from grass-fed cattle in Wisconsin.

Do you still have questions? Visit our FAQs for details and recommendations on how to use and store our products.

Product Details: Made from 100% grass-fed and grass-finished back-trimmed beef fat, our soft tallow is minimally processed to maintain its natural integrity. We source our fats from independent family farms in Wisconsin, following regenerative, sustainable, and humane farming practices. Using a traditional, small-batch dry-rendering method with double-filtration, we ensure the highest level of purity and quality.

Key Features of Our SOFT Tallow:

Soft, creamy consistency that melts quickly – similar to coconut oil.
Dry-rendered and double-filtered for purity and stability.
Naturally odorless with a mild, natural scent, which can be masked or enhanced with herbs or essential oils, if desired.
No additives or preservatives – just pure, 100% trimmed beef fat.
Hand-made weekly in small batches from fresh, grass-fed beef suet.
Naturally stable at room temperature; store in a cool, dark, dry environment for optimal freshness.
Versatile for skin care products, cooking, soap-making, and more.
Packaged in BPA-free, food-grade plastic containers.

Important Notes: This soft tallow is a minimally processed, grass-fed beef fat product. It has not been formally tested for cosmetic use. Variations in color and consistency may occur naturally due to seasonal differences in beef fat and batch processing.

Frequently asked questions

Tallow is beef fat that has been slowly rendered (melted and strained) into a shelf-stable fat that is solid at room temperature. People use it for cooking, skincare, soap, candles and cast-iron seasoning. The Fat Lady's tallow is made from 100% grass-fed and grass-finished beef from small farms in Wisconsin and nearby states.

Suet is the raw fat around a cow's kidneys, tallow is rendered beef (or mutton) fat, and lard is rendered pork fat. Tallow has a more savory, beefy flavor than lard, and the two are not interchangeable in every recipe.

We dry-render grass-fed beef fat with low, slow heat and no added water, then double-filter it. We don't bleach, deodorize or homogenize our fats. We source beef from small Wisconsin-area farms, and we often buy whole animals instead of just the fat. Because the process is minimally refined, color, scent and texture can vary slightly from batch to batch.

Soft tallow is our grass-fed, grass-finished beef back trim fat, rendered the same dry way as our regular tallow. It's softer than suet tallow and melts quickly, similar to coconut oil. It works well in whipped tallow, skincare formulas and cooking where you want a softer fat. [Confirm: is your standard jar tallow 100% suet? If so, say so here. It's your strongest differentiator.]

Yes. Our tallow and tallow creams can be applied directly to the skin, and many people also use them as a cleanser. Do a patch test on a small area first, and start with a pea-sized amount. Tallow is a rich, heavy moisturizer, so people with oily or acne-prone skin may prefer to try it on the body before the face. Stop using it if you notice irritation or breakouts.

It can for some people. Tallow is a rich, occlusive fat, and how it affects you depends on your skin type. Many people use it on their faces without problems, while others with oily or acne-prone skin find it too heavy. Patch test first, use a small amount, and avoid broken or inflamed skin. If you have a chronic skin condition, check with your dermatologist.

Tallow is mostly saturated fat, which some dietary guidelines advise limiting, and it also contains monounsaturated fat. Many home cooks choose it as a traditional, minimally processed cooking fat. Whether it fits your diet depends on your overall eating pattern and health, so talk to your doctor or dietitian if you have concerns.

Yes. Tallow is well suited to frying, roasting, sautéing and baking because its smoke point is high. [State your own figure. Published numbers range from about 350°F to 420°F depending on purity, so choose the one you can support.] Swap it 1:1 for butter or oil. It adds a savory, beefy flavor that works best in savory dishes, pastry crusts, fries and roasted vegetables.

Store tallow in a cool, dark place at 70°F or below, in a clean, tightly closed glass container. It keeps at room temperature, and refrigeration can extend its shelf life to 1–2 years. [Confirm shelf life by product.] Keep water out of the jar, because moisture can cause mold. If you buy a large bucket, keep a small jar out for daily use and refrigerate the rest.

Suet tallow can turn grainy if it cools unevenly or goes through repeated heating and cooling, especially in summer. To fix it:

Reheat the tallow to about 200°F (the crockpot's High setting works) and hold it there for 4–6 hours.
Move it to a warm setting of 150–160°F for another 4–6 hours.
Let it cool undisturbed.

This also improves the texture and scent of whipped tallow.

Our tallow has a mild natural beef scent because we don't deodorize it. If you want a neutral scent, you can wet-render it yourself (see our how-to video), or add essential oils or herbs and let them infuse for a few days. The reheating method above can also reduce scent.

Temperature swings in shipping can cause graininess or melting. Chill the balm in the refrigerator overnight, then store it somewhere cool and out of light. This is cosmetic only and doesn't mean the product has gone bad.

Yes, in 1-gallon and 3.5-gallon buckets. Collection

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Great quality. I love this stuff!

Literally some of the most beautiful, silky, high quality tallow I’ve ever come across. 1000000/10

The quality of this item was everything that I needed. description was great met all my expectations my biscuits taste delicious my fried foods and my tortillas that I’m making again for my grandchildren. I will be ordering again Thank you.😉

As always, excellent tallow for cooking

I order this product every couple months. I use it to make cream for my son’s skin. He had severe eczema and this tallow has healed it and keeps flare ups under control. So grateful for this shop! Thank you so much!!

wish it came in a glass jar instead. makes it easy to heat on a coffee warmer plate. Then I make into small cubes & freeze it.

Great product. I use it to make tallow lotion and it comes out perfect.

this is a great product. taste is mild, consistency is firm. melts easily in pan or microwave. this is becoming a cooking staple. want to try the lard next.

We love this company! Their standards are always really high. They never disappoint.

It's great. I just wish it comes in a glass jar.

My daughter is addicted to your beef tallow! Thank you!

Antibiotic- and hormone-free! ❤️ Item arrived quickly and in perfect shape. 👌

Excellent tallow,fast shipping. Will order in the future.

What a Glorious treat and so… fun to cook with. Highly recommend.💗

Love this beef tallow so much, I use it for body lotion and come back every time I need more. This is my third or fourth time buying and I'm never disappointed, it's also well packaged, no leakage

As always, the best tallow!

Excellent folks to purchase from! Fast shipping, and quality products. I'll definitely purchase more in the future.

This takes me back to my childhood. My grandmother used to make tallow and rub our chest and feet with it when we had a cold. Also, it cleared up my mosquito bite scars.

Second time getting her products and I can’t say enough good things about them! Highly recommend and will be back in the future!

This tallow is the best!

These are great stocks of tallow for my future DIY hand soaps, lotions, and balms! Thank you!!

Pure affordable beef Tallow makes my daily self care routine easy and efficient.

Tallow is a beautiful, thick buttery texture. In the past I’ve always made a whipped tallow cream but this one is nice to spread on my body just as it comes! Thank you The Fat Lady😊

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Fabulous item, thank you!
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Best soft tallow love the taste and a lot easier to scoop out than compared to the regular tallow.

Fast shipping and I love it!

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