Easiest Way to Prepare Speedy Schmaltz (rendered chicken fat)

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Schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) is one of the most well liked of recent trending foods in the world. It is simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. It is enjoyed by millions every day. They are fine and they look fantastic. Schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) is something that I have loved my whole life.

Also called schmaltz, rendered chicken fat adds rich flavor to many recipes and makes use of parts of the bird that would otherwise be wasted. It is a must in traditional chopped liver recipes, but it is also good for cooking potatoes and other root vegetables. It's also delicious used instead of oil for making. Schmaltz (also spelled schmalz or shmalz) is rendered (clarified) chicken or goose fat.

To get started with this particular recipe, we have to prepare a few ingredients. You can have schmaltz (rendered chicken fat) using 2 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Schmaltz (rendered chicken fat):

1. Make ready Fats and Skins from 1 Whole Chicken
2. Take 1 cup water

Schmaltz is traditionally used as a spread or for frying (think substitute for butter or lard). I've heard matzo ball soup isn't the. Don't throw out the skin the next time you make your skinless chicken breasts or thighs! Schmaltz adds a great flavour to any fried dish.

Instructions to make Schmaltz (rendered chicken fat):

1. Cut your fats and skins into small pieces and put them in a Stainless Steel pan. Don't use cast iron or any porous metals. Add the water and cook on Low Heat. You should see the liquid turning yellow which means the fat is rendering. NOTE! Don't use high heat and don't let the fats turn brown. The fat has to have a Pale Yellow color at all times.
2. Continue to cook until all the water has evaporated. This may take 1 to 2 hours depending on the amount of fats and skins you have. Once the water has gone, you will start to hear a crackling sound; a sound from the skins cooking. Stir the skins so that they don't stick to the pan and continue cooking until the skin have turn brown. Turn off the heat and let the fat cool. Strain it if there are impurities, keep in jar and freeze.
3. The skins have done it's job so you can discard it. Or you it in your next stir fry as special tid bits.

Don't throw out the skin the next time you make your skinless chicken breasts or thighs! Schmaltz adds a great flavour to any fried dish. A staple of Ashkenazi Jewish cooking, schmaltz made from rendered chicken fat takes some time, but pays off by adding tons of flavor to dishes like chopped liver and matzo balls. In a medium saucepan, combine chicken fat and skin with just enough water to barely cover. Once you have successfully rendered your fat, you may decide to add some onion as well.

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