# #127 - How to Render Fat at Home (with Q&A)

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Podcast: [Ancestral Kitchen](https://stenobird.com/podcast/ancestral-kitchen-2045138)
Published: 2026-03-02T22:15:00+00:00
Episode link: https://ancestralkitchenpodcast.com/2026/03/127-how-to-render-fat-at-home-with-qa/
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## Resource

Fat is one of the cornerstones of ancestral eating. But getting hold of good saturated fat is not easy and can be eye-wateringly expensive. Making it at home, as Andrea and I do, you can cut your costs incredibly and also feel sure of the provenance and processing. This episode will talk you through everything you need to know about rendering fat. We'll explain the different types of fats, their names, their properties and how you can use them. We'll then demystify the ways you can render fat in your kitchen, no matter what equipment you have, giving you step-by-step instructions. We'll clarify how you'll know your fat is done, what to do with the leftovers, how to clean up, the many different ways you can store your fat and how to know if it's gone bad. This episode is peppered with real questions from real ancestral cooks about fat rendering – thank you to every supporter who sent in their query. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sign up to the pod's newsletter here. Get a free 30-page guide to Baking with Ancient Grains Read our Guide to Milling Your Own Flour Get all three of the podcast cookbooks Wear our beautiful, sustainable merchandise Alison's course, Rye Sourdough Bread: Mastering The Basics Alison's Sowans oat fermentation course Visit our (non-Amazon!) bookshop: US here and UK here . * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Come join the podcast community! You can select from a variety of levels with benefits including monthly live calls, a private podcast feed stuffed with bonus content, and a Discord discussion group Find out more here! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * If you love the show, leave us a 5* reviews on Apple Podcasts: Open the Apple Podcast app…

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