Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted February 17, 2020 We buy chicken breasts from a butcher...big honking things...have alot of fat n stuff on them. I trim em up and have like a couple of lbs of fat left over.... Anything I can do with it...make a smaltz or a broth/stock? No bones tho...i could add some veggies...but I was just thinking of using and storing the rendered fat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted February 17, 2020 5 minutes ago, Cloaca du jour said: Anything I can do with it...make a smaltz or a broth/stock? No bones tho...i could add some veggies...but I was just thinking of using and storing the rendered fat. Yes... schmaltz and rendered down. We generally try to keep the fat out of the stocks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted February 17, 2020 1 minute ago, Bier Meister said: Yes... schmaltz and rendered down. We generally try to keep the fat out of the stocks. Tyvm...Ill give it a shot..worst that happens...throw it away lol. But I read you can use it in place of oil or butter and add flavor.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted February 17, 2020 If I chill off the fat...is the remaining liquid useful? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 1,512 Posted February 17, 2020 9 minutes ago, Cloaca du jour said: If I chill off the fat...is the remaining liquid useful? yep. very common to skim fat and impurities from broth and stock while cooking.... cool. then off skim the coagulated fat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TimmySmith 2,782 Posted February 17, 2020 Schmaltz is also great for cooking potatoes. Better than lard, Imo. Do NOT discard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted February 17, 2020 I save my chicken trimmings, store in freezer. When I get enuff built up, will throw in slow cooker for chicken tacos - or use in a King Ranch casserole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NorthernVike 2,079 Posted February 17, 2020 52 minutes ago, Cruzer said: or use in a King Ranch casserole. Never heard of that one before. Looked up recipe and looks good. Do you add anything special to yours? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted February 17, 2020 Yeah...we have a place...40lbs of chicken...50 bucks...we buy a couple three cases a year...cheap and great flavor...their pork is top notch....they had a 3 little piggies special...spare ribs...chops...ham steaks..bacon and bulk sausage...15lbs fir 28 dollars.. Great place...and great prices...we dont ground beef much anymore.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted February 18, 2020 20 hours ago, NorthernVike said: Never heard of that one before. Looked up recipe and looks good. Do you add anything special to yours? Not sure of the proper ingredients - but besides bird, mine has: Can cream mushroom soup Can cream chicken soup Can diced 2matos (drained) 7 oz. can little green chilies 8 oz. can of corn (drained) Grated cheese Then I top with black olives & green onion.... Be sure to season your bird - whether boiled chicken or picked bird from a rotisserie chicken. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,735 Posted February 18, 2020 22 hours ago, Cloaca du jour said: We buy chicken breasts from a butcher...big honking things...have alot of fat n stuff on them. I trim em up and have like a couple of lbs of fat left over.... Anything I can do with it...make a smaltz or a broth/stock? No bones tho...i could add some veggies...but I was just thinking of using and storing the rendered fat. Throw it in chicken soup. I like it greazzy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cloaca du jour 2,064 Posted February 18, 2020 12 hours ago, Cruzer said: I save my chicken trimmings, store in freezer. When I get enuff built up, will throw in slow cooker for chicken tacos - or use in a King Ranch casserole. Looks awesome!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzer 1,992 Posted February 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, Cloaca du jour said: Looks awesome!!! It's one of my regular/go-to meals. Easy and cheap - and makes great leftovers. We eat with tortilla chips too, don't even need a fork really. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shorepatrol 1,735 Posted February 18, 2020 11 hours ago, NorthernVike said: Never heard of that one before. Looked up recipe and looks good. Do you add anything special to yours? I've made it. It's glorious. I add LOTS of green chile and onion . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
