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Description
Discover the time-honored excellence of Sysco Canadian Beef Tallow Shortening Cube, a premium cooking fat trusted by professional chefs and commercial kitchens across Canada. This 20kg bulk cube delivers authentic flavor, exceptional frying performance, and versatile culinary applications that modern seed oils simply cannot match.
Sourced from quality Canadian beef and rendered to perfection, this all-natural tallow provides the high smoke point and stability that professional kitchens demand. Whether you're operating a bustling restaurant, running a commercial bakery, or catering large events, Sysco Beef Tallow ensures consistent results with every use.
Unlike hydrogenated shortenings and processed vegetable oils, beef tallow offers a return to traditional cooking methods that produce superior taste and texture. From golden, crispy French fries to flaky pie crusts and perfectly seared steaks, this versatile fat elevates every dish it touches.
Why Professional Kitchens Choose Beef Tallow
Superior Frying Performance With a smoke point of approximately 400°F (204°C), beef tallow remains stable at high temperatures, making it ideal for deep frying and high-heat cooking. Foods emerge golden and crispy with minimal oil absorption, while the tallow itself resists breakdown even after multiple uses.
Authentic, Rich Flavor Beef tallow imparts a subtle, savory depth that enhances both sweet and savory dishes. It's the secret behind the legendary taste of traditional fish and chips, Belgian frites, and old-fashioned fried chicken.
Natural & Traditional Made from 100% rendered beef fat with no additives, hydrogenation, or processing. This is cooking the way it was meant to be—simple, natural, and effective.
Exceptional Value The 20kg bulk cube format provides outstanding cost-per-serving value for high-volume operations, significantly reducing your ingredient costs compared to premium oils.
Long Shelf Life Properly stored beef tallow remains stable for up to 12 months unopened, with excellent stability even after opening. The cube format makes portion control and storage simple in busy professional kitchens.
Key Features
20kg Professional Bulk Size Perfect for restaurants, institutional kitchens, catering operations, and commercial bakeries with high-volume needs.
Premium Canadian Sourced Made from quality Canadian beef fat, ensuring consistent quality and supporting local agriculture.
High Smoke Point Exceptional thermal stability at 400°F (204°C) makes it ideal for deep frying, pan frying, and high-heat roasting.
Ingredients Beef Fat, Bha, Bht, Dimethylpolysiloxane.
Multi-Purpose Cooking Fat Excel at frying, baking, roasting, sautéing, and even seasoning cast iron cookware.
Cube Packaging Convenient cube format designed for professional food service environments, ensuring easy storage and portioning.
Perfect For
Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens
Achieve restaurant-quality fried foods with exceptional crispiness and flavor. Perfect for French fries, fried chicken, fish and chips, donuts, and more. The bulk size ensures you never run out during busy service.
Bakeries & Pastry Production
Create traditional, flaky pastries, pie crusts, biscuits, and shortbread with superior texture. Beef tallow produces the tender, layered results that bakers have relied on for generations.
Catering Operations
Handle large events with confidence knowing you have a reliable, high-performance cooking fat that delivers consistent results batch after batch.
Food Trucks & Mobile Kitchens
The stable nature of beef tallow makes it ideal for mobile operations where consistent quality matters. Its long shelf life means less waste and better inventory management.
Institutional Kitchens
Schools, hospitals, and corporate cafeterias benefit from the economical bulk size and versatile applications.
Specialty Diet Adherents
Popular among keto, paleo, carnivore, and traditional food enthusiasts seeking natural animal-based fats without seed oils or processing.
Traditional Cooking Enthusiasts
Home cooks who appreciate authentic techniques and superior flavor can portion from the bulk cube for cast-iron cooking, seasonal holiday meals, and traditional recipes.
Culinary Applications
Deep Frying Excellence
- French Fries & Chips: Achieve the golden, crispy exterior and fluffy interior that made classic frites famous
- Fried Chicken: Create an extra-crispy coating with rich, savory notes
- Fish & Chips: Deliver authentic British-style batter with superior crunch
- Donuts & Funnel Cakes: Produce perfectly fried pastries with minimal greasiness
Baking & Pastry
- Pie Crusts: Achieve flaky, tender crusts that melt in your mouth
- Biscuits: Create light, layered biscuits with authentic texture
- Shortbread & Cookies: Deliver rich flavor and perfect texture
- Croissants & Laminated Doughs: Excellent for traditional pastry techniques
Roasting & Searing
- Prime Rib & Roasts: Enhance natural beef flavors while creating a beautiful crust
- Roasted Vegetables: Achieve caramelization and depth of flavor
- Pan-Seared Steaks: Perfect for high-heat searing in cast iron
- Holiday Turkey: Traditional choice for moist, flavorful roasted poultry
Everyday Cooking
- Sautéing & Pan Frying: Add richness to vegetables, eggs, and proteins
- Cast Iron Seasoning: Traditional choice for maintaining cookware
- Confit Preparations: Classic medium for duck, pork, and vegetable confits
- Gravy & Sauce Base: Create rich, flavorful foundations
Product Specifications
- Product Name: Sysco Canadian Beef Tallow Shortening Cube
- Weight: 20 kilograms (44 pounds)
- Ingredients: Beef Fat, Bha, Bht, Dimethylpolysiloxane.
- Format: Solid cube, bulk food service packaging
- Origin: Canadian beef
- Smoke Point: Approximately 400°F (204°C)
- Shelf Life: Up to 12 months unopened when stored properly
- Storage Requirements: Cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
- Allergens: Contains beef; naturally gluten-free
- Dietary Considerations: Suitable for keto, paleo, carnivore, and gluten-free diets
- Processing: Non-hydrogenated, no trans fats
- Color: Off-white to pale yellow when solid
- Texture: Solid at room temperature, melts when heated
Storage & Handling
Before Opening: Store the sealed cube in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Ideal storage temperature is 50-70°F (10-21°C). Properly stored, unopened tallow maintains quality for up to 12 months.
After Opening: Once opened, keep the tallow tightly covered or wrapped to prevent oxidation and odor absorption. If portioning into smaller containers, use clean, dry utensils to prevent contamination. Refrigeration is not required but can extend shelf life in warm climates.
Signs of Quality: Fresh beef tallow should have a mild, clean scent and uniform color. Any off-odors or discoloration indicate the product should be discarded.
Portioning Tips: Use a clean knife or dough scraper to cut portions from the cube as needed. For easier portioning, allow the tallow to come to room temperature slightly before cutting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is beef tallow used for in commercial kitchens?
A: Beef tallow is primarily used for deep frying in commercial kitchens. Its high smoke point of 450°F makes it ideal for cooking french fries, fried chicken, onion rings, and other deep-fried foods. It's also used in pie crusts, pastries, and as a cooking fat for sautéing. Many restaurants prefer beef tallow for its traditional flavor profile and excellent heat stability.
Q: How much beef tallow do I need for a commercial deep fryer?
A: A standard commercial deep fryer requires 15-35 pounds (7-16kg) of fat depending on the fryer size. This 20kg (44lb) cube of Sysco beef tallow will fill most standard commercial fryers once, or provide multiple fills for smaller countertop units. For high-volume restaurants frying daily, plan for 40-80kg per month.
Q: Where can I buy bulk beef tallow in Canada?
A: Chicken Pieces offers bulk beef tallow for delivery across Canada with no membership required. This Sysco Classic 20kg cube ships Canada-wide with free shipping on orders over $199 CAD. We serve both businesses and home cooks looking for wholesale quantities.
Q: How long does beef tallow last in a deep fryer?
A: When properly maintained, beef tallow can last 8-10 frying sessions in a commercial deep fryer before needing replacement. Filter the tallow daily, maintain proper frying temperature (not exceeding 375°F for most foods), and avoid introducing excess moisture. Signs it's time to change: darkening color, off smells, or excessive smoking below normal temperature.
Q: Is beef tallow healthier than vegetable oil for frying?
A: Beef tallow is a natural animal fat that's been used for centuries in cooking. It contains no trans fats (when not hydrogenated), is high in saturated fats which remain stable at high temperatures, and doesn't produce harmful compounds when heated like some polyunsaturated vegetable oils can. It's a whole-food fat source preferred by many chefs for both flavor and cooking performance.
Q: What's the smoke point of beef tallow?
A: Beef tallow has a smoke point of approximately 450°F (232°C), making it one of the highest smoke point cooking fats available. This high smoke point means it won't break down or produce smoke during normal deep frying operations (typically 350-375°F), resulting in cleaner-tasting fried foods and longer fat life.
Q: How do I store beef tallow?
A: Store unopened beef tallow in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Once opened, refrigerate and use within 3-6 months for best quality. For long-term storage, beef tallow can be frozen for up to one year. In a commercial setting, store in a clean, covered container between uses and keep away from strong odors.
Q: Can I mix beef tallow with other frying oils?
A: Yes, beef tallow can be blended with other frying fats. A common commercial blend is 50% beef tallow with 50% vegetable shortening, which provides the flavor benefits of tallow with reduced cost. However, avoid mixing with oils that have significantly lower smoke points, and ensure any blend is compatible with your fryer manufacturer's recommendations.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per 1 tbsp / 14g)
- Calories: 115
- Total Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 14mg
- Sodium: 0mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 0g
- Protein: 0g
Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary slightly based on the specific beef source.