On 29 Apr 00, at 13:19, Chuck Spindler wrote:

> Suet is not the same as lard.  Suet, specifically, is the fat that
> surrounds a cow's kidneys.  <snippydoodle>

Thank you, Chuck!

> I'd be curious about what other's on the list think about Suet vs.
> regular beef body fat when used in Pemmican.  I've used both since I
> didn't originally know what suet was - I thought it was just another
> name for beef fat.  Since I became "enlightened" and began using real
> suet, I'm not sure if my Pemmican is quite as rich or tasty.  What do
> others think?

And I'd like to understand *why* suet and not regular beef fat?