Pricey steakhouses often cook their meats and veggie dishes in beef tallow for rich, savory depth. And, so does this fast food chain.

T ikTok trends are always good for a laugh, and the latest, the DIY rendering of tallow for skincare, is no exception. Now, I ...

because “tallow” can mean both general rendered beef fat and rendered suet. In the circles where “true” tallow really matters, no one ever uses the TikTok definition that includes table ...

Rarely available in its natural form, suet is mixed with flour and sold in supermarkets in cream-coloured blocks. A vegetarian suet made from palm oil and rice flour is also available, but it ...

If the beef remains a little tough, return to the oven and cook for longer. Take five ladlefuls (around 450ml/16fl oz) of the sauce and set aside in a small saucepan to use for gravy later.

Tallow balm maker and natural cosmetics brand Hearth and Homestead has seen a major rise in demand for beef tallow products. Experts weigh the potential benefits and risks.