Tallow is also very useful as a base for salves and soaps and such, in place of olive oil or the like.

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This all sounds very 18th century but I'm into it

My grandparents rendered lard until I was in my teens. Circa 2000’s. Lard is actually simpler to render than tallow but very similar. Make it liquid, pull out impurities, keep cold for longest life