Schmaltz | Balanced Bites

SCHMALTZ (aka chicken fat!)

Diane Sanfilippo Fats and Oils 1 Comment

To make schmaltz (aka chicken fat!), I saved the pan drippings from roasting off six big chicken thighs this week into a container. The delicious browned bits sunk to the bottom and the fat rises to the top. It’s absolutely perfect for scooping off and using for cooking (especially roasted potatoes – recipe coming next week!) AND is a budget-friendly …