The 1901 Cookbook Archive
No. 3646 — Rendering Beef Fat and Pork Lard
English historical translation of Molokhovets recipe No. 3646 from the 1901 Russian cookbook, retaining original methods and measures.
Finely chop beef fat or pork lard, melt and strain, then fry with onions.
Cool slightly, add water, bring to a boil and strain into a stoneware bowl. Chill until the fat hardens and drain off water remaining underneath.
Original source: Read Russian recipe No. 3646. Historical quantities and terminology are retained. See the measurements guide. Period preparation and storage methods are not modern safety guidance.