Chicken Or Goose Fat Or Schmaltz |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This is how to render chicken or goose fat known as Schmaltz. It may seem unusual to a few of you but it is essential in some kitchens. Ingredients:
1/4 cup water |
1 medium onion chopped |
1 small apple peeled, cored and chopped |
chicken or goose skin 1 squares - optional |
1 lb. chicken or goose fat, roughly cut |
Directions:
1. Put all ingredients in a heavy pot with a cover on a medium heat.
2. As the water boils, it will begin to render the fat.
3. Leave the cover on until the sound of the water boiling and crackling is done.
4. Remove the cover and lower the heat to low.
5. Drain the clear fat at the first sign of browning.
6. This is the clearest portion and is good as a spread for bread.
7. Allow the remainder to cook on low heat.
8. The onions will brown and should be removed before they burn.
9. The skin will get brown and almost crisp, and the fat rendered may be darker in colour.
10. Save this darker fat, skin cracklings and onions for making chopped liver.
11. Note: In Europe rendered chicken or goose fat is prized as a spread for bread. It can also be used in potato pancakes to enhance the flavour. Originally, potato pancakes fried in rendered goose fat were traditional at Chanukah.
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