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I render the fat from the half cow we get, it makes good crust and is good to fry potatoes in.
originally posted by: butcherguy
a reply to: rickymouse
I render the fat from the half cow we get, it makes good crust and is good to fry potatoes in.
I prefer pork fat (lard) to beef tallow. Potatoes fried in beef tallow leave a coating on the roof of my mouth due to its higher melting point.
originally posted by: AcrobaticDreams
a reply to: dontneedaname
I do love Organic Tofu and I eat Natto almost everyday (probably one of the healthiest foods you can ever eat-studies have shown just eating this food reduces cardiovascular disease by 15-20%-I also love it). Both foods are eaten a lot in traditional Japanese diets and they are some of the longest lived people. I avoid soybean oil and canola oil though and only use olive oil, butter and sometimes coconut oil.
But let’s be honest-we aren’t unhealthy just because of the substitution of these oils into our lives. It is literally everything-particularly not moving anymore, being obese and having more low grade stress (never not thinking). Soybean oil and sugar are not THE causes-they do contribute.
originally posted by: AcrobaticDreams
a reply to: dontneedaname
I do love Organic Tofu and I eat Natto almost everyday (probably one of the healthiest foods you can ever eat-studies have shown just eating this food reduces cardiovascular disease by 15-20%-I also love it). Both foods are eaten a lot in traditional Japanese diets and they are some of the longest lived people. I avoid soybean oil and canola oil though and only use olive oil, butter and sometimes coconut oil.
But let’s be honest-we aren’t unhealthy just because of the substitution of these oils into our lives. It is literally everything-particularly not moving anymore, being obese and having more low grade stress (never not thinking). Soybean oil and sugar are not THE causes-they do contribute.
originally posted by: Wide-Eyes
a reply to: dontneedaname
We've been using rapeseed oil lately, I don't know if it's bad or not.
originally posted by: worldstarcountry
Ok so, well I have a couple of questions myself. I have only been purchasing and cooking with olive oil for years now. We never buy vegetable, corn, canola or Even peanut oil. It's always olive oil. The video says olive is great, but so is coconut oil/butter??
If i want to use more Animal fats, what is the best way to store it and shelf life?? I don't believe inhabe ever even heard of beef tallow. But i have used leftover bacon grease to cook with in the past. Is refrigeration mandatory?? I use to take the hot grease and pour it into a strainer with a coffee filter in it. This sifts out 99% of the carbon/solid matter and let's the grease trickle down into a container. must bacon fat be refrigerated, and how long can it be stored safely for consumption??
Where can I find need tallow?? I always buy the real butter, not the crap with vegetable oil blend. Tastes better too. I'm glad I have at least been in the right path, but i think i would like to increase the animal fats in my cooking. Just want to know how I can do that.
originally posted by: worldstarcountry
a reply to: dontneedaname
That's a great reference, i certainly appreciate that. I have discovered a great crunchy chip that uses olive and avocado oils. It's called boulder canyon. I found them at my local WaWa gas station (East coast) and I have fallen in love with the malt vinegar sea salt. An awesome crunch to go with it too.
I am a bit sad though about the thought of cutting back on my frito lays, but i can change my diet fairly easily if i accept the benefits. The options i find however with boulder canyon are limited in diversity of flavors. Could just be a limited market thing. We cook at home significantly more than eating out. Trust me, with five kids eating out all the time is not economically sound unless I made double what i make now. But personally, i enjoy cooking food for my kids and finding the right foods that each will enjoy. Quesadillas are a diverse option that I can taylor suit to each child's pallette with much extra prep. I make hamburger quesadillas, taco style, turkey and ham, even pizza style. Each one has their favorite.