Tag: Suet recipes

Suet, the hard, crumbly fat found around the kidneys and loins of beef and mutton, has been a vital source of energy in traditional cuisines for centuries. This nutrient-dense animal product has seen a recent resurgence as people explore nose-to-tail eating and healthier alternatives to processed fats.

A study on food alternatives found that many plant-based fats can replicate the functions of animal-derived ingredients. Using vegetable suet offers a versatile, plant-based fat for achieving light, flaky results in both sweet and savory dishes.