South Chicago Packing Wagyu Beef Tallow, 42 Ounces, Paleo-friendly, Keto-friendly, 100% Pure Wagyu

So far, this 42 Ounce container from South Chicago Packing is by far the best Beef Tallow in both Quality and Price from Amazon. Our containers have arrived consistently well packed, sealed, and fresh (never rancid on delivery). Long list of hints here: Upon opening, the smell should be odorless (this was). Texture: like Crisco, and white in color. This tallow is like a whipped product that appears white, so to keep it consistent in its original form you must keep it stored in a cool cellar or pantry (a technique for longer-term storage is always lid closed, then placed in a Paper Bag as if winter squash going into the cellar). In daily use, keep away from heat, store in Pantry but be very deliberate when getting this out to use it, do not set next to a hot stove, nor your Toaster (packaging says keep away from heat, after all), not even for brief periods of time (treat the can like a child - don't touch the hot oven). If you are on Amazon Subscribe & Save, stock up in cooler months, avoid shipping in hottest summer months (especially Southern USA and Desert SW USA). Settling will occur if it ships in a hot month so it may appear less full but weigh it, and you'll see it is the 42 Ounces as advertised. If it was shipped sitting on its side and in heat, it may have a weird low spot on the top but only down one side of the can (that was on top as it set in heat). It can be stored in a refrigerator, but it is not necessary if you use it frequently enough to avoid it going rancid. If you want to pan fry food, use this like adding butter to your cooking oil. Not everyone can afford to use 100% Tallow to fry with but adding just a "pat of butter" equivalent to your pan-frying oil really makes a difference. For tallow's cooking ability, in your recipes, you can substitute in this tallow but I would only recommend a portion of the oil, so you should experiment with adding only portion amounts of tallow to blend with the oil you may normally use (Olive oil in bread recipes, as example - try half tallow, half olive oil). Dog Lovers - this is your go-to food additive. A spoon of beef tallow put in a dry food bowl and mixed in to coat the dog's dry food, can turn any dry dog food into the dog's favorite, and this has great fats a dog needs to maintain a better coat (we get compliments all the time about our dogs). Most dry food has protein but is low on fat and this is like a booster agent your dog needs. Extreme Dry Skin remedy of old: put very small amount on back of hands, and try on elbows and knee cap areas where you stretch out your skin constantly during a work day (once a month is a good at-minimum usage). Eating tallow helps those same skin areas from the inside-out, over time.

I'm addicted to this beef tallow now and have just ordered my second container of it. It's got an amazing flavor and the price is very reasonable. It's replaced lard, butter, and olive oil in all of my cooking. My only complaint is one that's been mentioned in the reviews elsewhere - the packaging. When I received it, the container had evidently leaked a little and tallow had coated the outside of the carton, making it slippery and nasty, and dissolving the labeling to the point that it left black smears on my hands when I pulled it out of the shipping box. The carton was also flimsy to the point of being mushy. I bought a clear plastic sealable container, then transferred the tallow to it, and since then it's become a staple in my kitchen. I highly recommend this product under the proviso that you be careful when opening it and be ready to immediately transfer it to a better container.EDIT, July 25, 2025: I received my second bucket of tallow today and happily the top hadn't leaked during shipment this time. Unfortunately, the seal under the lid DID blow out as soon as I pulled the carton out of the shipping box. I was ready for it this time, though, and had my permanent container ready for the transfer. In thinking about it, I'm not surprised about the leak, since the product is packaged in Chicago at about 600' elevation and I live in the Colorado high country at 7,400'. Beef tallow evidently expands as the air pressure goes down. (You should see some of our rock-hard potato chip bags!) If you live where the air is actually thick enough to breath, you probably won't have this problem. I'm still in love with this product and I'm changing my rating from a four to a five based on my stupid altitude.

This is a wonderful tallow. You can use it like butter on veggies and bread. Drop a dollop on a cooked steak. It's so good I rarely cook with it but use it as a topping. But it is nice to cook beef, chicken, or fish. You can even eat a spoonful, it's that good. I'm a repeat customer!

The premium rendered Wagyu fat is a culinary game-changer. Its buttery consistency makes it a dream for cooking—whether I’m searing steaks or deep frying everything (fries, mozzarella cheese sticks, breaded chicken). it adds a deep, savory richness that’s unmatched. The high smoke point (around 500°F) ensures perfect results without burning, and the umami flavor elevates everything from brisket to brownies (yes, I tried their recipe suggestion, and it’s incredible!).I’m already through my first can and ordered my second because it’s so versatile. Sourced from sustainably raised Wagyu, it’s a product I feel good about using. Highly recommend for anyone looking to level up their cooking!

Just what I needed to finish off my Brisket and Beef Ribs! Rovides moisture and a reinforced beef flavor to the meats! I'm gonna try mixing some talo with oil (haven't decided on which oil I'll use, yet) for frying French fries!!! It's a little expensive for that, but if it works I'll have to decide whether I want to use the combination or just use 100% Talo, for French fries.Good stuff! I'll more than likely be buying much more in the future. 👍

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I agree with some other reviewers that this tallow has recently changed. I store this tallow at cool temperature 60 F and still it is only slightly firm, this is not the natural state of animal fats. This is a premium product with a premium price tag and the quality should be unquestionably 5 star. I trust this company…. But I better see rapid improvement in my next order.

Excellent product, adds great flavor, healthier cooking oil. Be aware it does tend to splatter at higher heat.