Rendering Beef Fat for Suet Cakes and Cones (Bird Food)

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 4
Rendering Beef Fat for Suet Cakes and Cones (Bird Food)
in Bird

Prep

30 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

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Ingredients

2 lbs beef suet
2 cups fat , rendered
1/2 cup peanut butter , crunchy
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts , chopped
2 cups mixed bird seed
2 1/2 cups fat , rendered
1/2 cup unsalted peanuts , chopped
1/2 cup unsweetened dried cranberries , chopped
1/2 cup dried apple , chopped
2 1/2 cups mixed bird seed

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
Varies depending on mold size
Calories
Varies depending on mold size
Sugar
Varies depending on ingredients
Fat
Varies depending on ingredients
Rendering beef fat for suet cakes and cones is a fun and simple activity for bird-watchers and nature lovers. Suet is a hard, whitish fat found around the kidneys and loins of beef or mutton that has a high melting point and so is perfect for making bird food. The melted suet is melted and mixed with other ingredients such as peanut butter, birdseed, and dried fruits to create a nutritious and tasty treat for feathered friends. Suet cakes and cones are a great way to bring different species of birds to your backyard, and they can be enjoyed year-round.

Instructions

1.Cut suet into small pieces, removing any membranes and connective tissue.
2.Render fat in a large pot on low heat, stirring occasionally, until all the suet has melted down.
3.Strain the hot fat into a heat-safe cup or bowl through cheesecloth or a fine-mesh sieve.
4.Pour the hot fat into a mixing bowl and stir in the peanut butter and chopped peanuts until well combined.
5.Add birdseed, dried fruit, and chopped nuts to the fat mixture and stir well.
6.Pour the mixture into suet cake molds or cones and allow to cool in the fridge until firm.
7.Once firm, remove the suet cakes or cones from the molds and hang them in your yard or garden for the birds to enjoy!

PROS

This homemade suet mix is a great way to attract various birds to your garden or backyard feeder.

The suet cakes and cones are nutritious and delicious for birds and they provide a good source of energy for them during the winter months.

This recipe is quick and easy to make, and you can use any combination of nuts, seeds, and dried fruit that you like!

CONS

Beef fat and peanut butter can be high in calories and fat content, so it’s important to feed birds this mix in moderation, especially in warmer months.

The melted suet mixture can be hot, so be careful when handling it.

It’s best to store these suet cakes in the fridge or freezer to prevent them from melting in warm weather or attracting unwanted critters.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The suet cakes and cones are a great source of energy and nutrition for birds, containing healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
Nuts and seeds are also high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.

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