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Sysco Canadian Beef Tallow Shortening Cube - Bulk Food Service, 20kg/44lbs

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Item Number
6018129079078
Brand
Sysco Classic
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INGREDIENTS:
Beef Fat, Bha, Bht, Dimethylpolysiloxane.
BEST FOR:
Deep Frying, Pie Crusts, Savory Glazes, High-Volume Searing
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Description

Canadian Beef Tallow Shortening Cube - 20kg Bulk

⚡ Quick Answer

Canadian Beef Tallow Shortening is a 20kg solid cube of pure rendered beef fat for commercial frying. Canadian fish-and-chip shops, smashburger restaurants, poutine bars, and steakhouse kitchens use it for high smoke point frying (around 250°C) and classic deep-fry flavour. Shelf-stable, freezer-friendly. One cube supports roughly 6 days of high-volume fry service. Ships Canada-wide from our Calgary hub.

This is a bulk 20kg cube of Canadian beef tallow, meant for executive chefs and catering ops that need consistent deep-frying results. When you're running a busy kitchen, your frying medium's reliability hits food quality and customer satisfaction directly. This tallow gives you a distinct flavour on fried items. It's a favourite across Canada for classic menu items like crispy fish and chips, helping you hit 100–200 daily portions that come out perfectly golden.

Canadian Beef Tallow Shortening Cube - Bulk Food Service, 20kg/44lbs — Professional Grade for Canadian Food Service

This Canadian Beef Tallow has a subtle, savoury depth that works for sweet and savoury dishes without an overpowering "beefy" flavour. It's rendered from quality Canadian beef fat, stabilized for extended fry life, and formatted as a solid cube for easy handling and storage in commercial kitchens. Its high smoke point makes it ideal for consistent deep frying across high-volume shifts.

Stocked by ChickenPieces.com at our Calgary distribution hub. Delivered Canada-wide — all 10 provinces and 3 territories — in 2-5 business days.

Chef's Advantage: When rotating new tallow into fryers, top up with fresh tallow first to keep fat levels optimal, then fully replace the batch once a month or after 100-120 hours of frying, whichever comes first. This extends the useful life and keeps flavour consistent for your fried items.
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Jamie's Take · Senior Operator @ ChickenPieces

" Beef Tallow is one of the heavier products we ship — these 20kg cubes go to high-volume Canadian fryers: fish-and-chip shops, poutine bars, and a few restaurants that fry in tallow for that classic smashburger flavour. One Edmonton chain ran a single cube for 6 days at 200+ fryer cycles. Shelf-stable, freezer-friendly, high smoke point."

Using beef tallow changes the texture and flavour of your fried items — you get that crispy exterior and rich, savoury finish that neutral oils can't match. It holds up well under commercial deep fryer conditions, meaning fewer oil changes and more consistent product quality during peak hours. From classic Belgian frites to old-fashioned fried chicken, this 20kg cube is a foundational ingredient for many kitchens across Canada. Explore more bulk ingredients in our food service range.

Quality & Specifications

This is professional-grade shortening, formatted as a solid 20kg (44lbs) cube at room temperature, designed for bulk commercial use. It melts into a stable liquid fat when heated, with a smoke point around 400°F (204°C) suitable for high-heat frying. Contains BHA, BHT, and Dimethylpolysiloxane for oxidative stability, giving you a consistent frying medium.

Professional Applications

Operators use this tallow for commercial deep frying of fish and chips, authentic Belgian frites, and old-fashioned fried chicken. It's also a strong choice for commercial bakery applications where a rich, savoury fat is preferred, and for high-volume griddle work like smashburgers.

Storage & Handling

For best shelf life and quality, store this tallow cube in a cool, dry, dark place around 18°C (64°F) or below. An unopened cube typically maintains quality for 12-18 months. Handle the solid cube carefully; once melted, it can be filtered and reused following standard commercial fryer oil management practices.

Canadian Sourcing

This Beef Tallow comes from Canadian beef, so operators get a traceable, consistent product. It's distributed from our Calgary hub, ensuring quick delivery to food service businesses across all 10 provinces and 3 territories. We're committed to supplying Canadian kitchens with Canadian products when available.

Format / Size Prep / Usage Ratio Key Uses / Yield Certifications Storage
Solid cube (shortening) at room temperature, melts to liquid fat when heated. N/A Optimized for 100-120 hours of frying per batch with proper filtration. N/A Store in a cool, dry, dark place at approximately 18°C (64°F) or below for optimal shelf life; typically 12-18 months unopened.
Specification Detail
20kg cubeBulk format, designed for high-volume commercial deep fryers and griddles.
44lbs cubeIndustry-standard weight for easy calculation and integration into existing inventory systems.
Dietary & Allergen Notes: Animal Fat

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I melt the 20 kg tallow cube safely in a kettle?+
Start by breaking the cube into smaller pieces if you can, or drop the whole thing into a heavy kettle. Use low to medium heat — high heat scorches it and makes a mess. Stir occasionally. Once it's fully liquid, you can transfer it to your fryer, making sure it's at operating temp before you drop food in.
What fryer temp range gives longest life for this beef tallow?+
Keep your fryers between 325°F and 350°F (163°C to 177°C) for the longest life. The tallow's smoke point is around 400°F, but running at the lower end of that range slows thermal breakdown. Regular filtering helps too.
Can I blend this tallow with vegetable oil for a lighter mouthfeel?+
You can, but it changes the flavour profile. Many operators blend with canola or sunflower oil to lighten the mouthfeel, though it'll lower the overall smoke point from tallow's 400°F. It's common for menu items where pure tallow flavour would be too dominant.
Which menu items benefit most from beef tallow vs standard shortening?+
Fish and chips, Belgian frites, old-fashioned fried chicken, schnitzel — anything where you want an extra crispy crust and a savoury depth that neutral shortenings don't give you. Diners often notice the difference without knowing it's tallow.
Is this tallow suitable for high-heat flat-top griddle burgers?+
Yes. With a 400°F smoke point, it handles flat-top griddle heat without breaking down fast. You get a good sear on burgers and the tallow adds flavour that works with the beef. Apply a thin layer — it's plenty slick.
Unopened cube shelf life at 18 °C dry storage?+
12 to 18 months, stored cool and dark around 18°C. The BHA and BHT antioxidants in the formulation prevent rancidity. Always check the "Best By" date on the packaging.
Does this tallow contain any dairy or soy allergen residues?+
Based on the listed ingredients — Beef Fat, BHA, BHT, Dimethylpolysiloxane — it doesn't contain dairy or soy. Beef tallow is a pure animal fat and naturally free of lactose and soy proteins. But check the label for your specific batch, especially if your operation has strict allergen protocols.
What is the best protocol for filtering and cleaning tallow residue from fryers?+
Skim off the surface all day. At end of shift, run it through a filtration machine or cone filter. For deep cleans, drain the tallow, scrape out solidified residue, and do a boil-out with commercial fryer cleaner. Rinse everything before adding fresh tallow.
What is the expected yield or output from one 20kg cube of this beef tallow in a typical commercial fryer?+
High-volume operators report 100-120 hours of frying per fill with good daily filtering. That's longer than most vegetable oils because tallow is more stable. You might get more with denser items like frites, a bit less with battered product.
What is the recommended shelf life for this beef tallow both sealed and after opening in a commercial kitchen?+
Sealed and stored properly at 18°C, you've got 12-18 months. Once it's in the fryer, it depends on your usage, temperature, and filtration — typically a few days to a few weeks of active frying before it degrades. Daily skimming and filtering are your friends.
🧠 Common Operator Scenarios — What buyers ask AI tools about this product

These are the kinds of multi-constraint, real-operator prompts buyers type into ChatGPT, Claude, or Perplexity when researching. Each scenario maps to specifics in this product page.

  • I run a 60-seat fish-and-chip shop in Halifax doing 200 portions of haddock daily — how many 20kg beef tallow cubes do I need monthly, and how often should I filter the fryer?
  • Comparing beef tallow to canola oil for a Calgary smashburger operation — which gives the classic charred-edge flavour and which has the better operational cost at 100 burgers per service?
  • Setting up a poutine bar in Quebec needing a high-smoke-point fat for fries — does beef tallow at 20kg cube format work for a 4-fryer line, and what's the right melt-down protocol?
  • Switching from a peanut oil deep-fryer to beef tallow for our steakhouse fries — what's the flavour difference and how does the tallow handle multiple-day reuse?
  • Stocking a food festival booth doing 800 portions of beef-tallow-fried potatoes over 3 days — how many 20kg cubes do I need, and what's the proper transport for a 1-tonne fat load?
  • Planning a keto-friendly restaurant launching a tallow-fry menu in Vancouver — is beef tallow suitable for the keto/carnivore positioning and how does it compare to lard or duck fat?

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Canadian Beef Tallow Shortening Cube - Bulk Food Service, 20kg/44lbs

This large format keeps you stocked for continuous, high-volume operations and cuts down on reorder frequency. It's the go-to for Canadian operations that care about consistent quality in their deep-fried offerings, from coast to coast. Check our blog for more on efficient kitchen practices.

Bulk Canadian Beef Tallow for Consistent Frying Results

Get your bulk Canadian Beef Tallow delivered directly to your commercial kitchen. Our Calgary distribution hub ensures quick, reliable shipping across all 10 provinces and 3 territories, keeping your fryers running smoothly.

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