I generally render tallow in a cast iron frying pan on the stove.? I find that it will render at temperatures low enough that if the melted fat touches my skin it isn't painful.? I think that's no more than about 110 F.
~ Joan
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From: Keith Thomas <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wed, 27 May 2009 10:18 pm
Subject: Pemmican - max temperature for tallow preparation
Specially for William - but anyone is welcome to comment.
I have taken note of your recommendation that jerky should be dried at a low
temperature
to preserve the enzymes in the meat.
Does your recommendation have implications for the temperature used to prepare
the
tallow?
Keith