Most people have heard of Lard (rendered pork fat) but may not be familiar with the word Tallow. Tallow is the term used for rendered beef fat. For centuries people have been cooking with Tallow. At the start of the 20th century Tallow and Lard were the most common fats used for cooking. Tallow was…
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All About Doughnuts
What Makes One Doughnut Better Than the Next? When assessing doughnut quality, we often think in terms of appearance, color, oil uptake, flavor, mouthfeel and texture. How to Achieve the Perfect Doughnut Please refer to the table below for some tips and troubleshooting to achieve the perfect, craveable doughnut. Continue Reading for More Information on…
9 Secrets To Better Fried Menu Items
Deep fried foods are satisfying and delicious in a crispy, crunchy way that no other menu items can achieve. However there are some tricks to the trade that can make or break deep-fried foods. South Chicago Packing has been producing superior oils and shortenings for the restaurant industry for decades. Our customers are consistently ranked…
How To: Pan Fry Potatoes at Home
Is there anyone out there that doesn’t love a good French fry? I mean we’re talking cripsy gold outside, fluffy potato inside, with that perfect seasoning of salt and your favorite dipping sauce… heaven! There are so many ways to eat French fries too! Melt a mountain of cheddar jack cheese on top, sprinkle on…