Render

Culinary definition of render:  To remove fat from meat by slowly heating it and separating the fat from the solids.

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Rendering surpurfluous fat from inherently fatty meats like bacon, pork belly, pork ribs and such, is a good way to make the meat more healthful, but still enjoy the juicy benefits of a fatty or marbled cut. or blend (ie: ground beef, turkey or pork). 

Rendering is best done slowly using low heat, otherwise the muscle and connective tissue will burn and/or dry out. 

When rendering fat from bacon or lardons, heat gently on the stovetop or in the oven, turning pan contents two or three times.  Store rendered bacon fat in the fridge and use sparingly in combination with other fats like olive oil, grapeseed oil or butter, to saute garlic, onions and mirepoix, or subtly flavour soups, gravies and sauces. Did we mention stovetop bacon popcorn sprinkled with parmesan? (add one teaspoon bacon fat to popping oil of choice).

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