Coffee Infused Tallow
Up your handmade skincare game with the rich indulgence of coffee-infused tallow, a natural moisturizer that hydrates, soothes, and protects. Made with nutrient-rich grass-fed tallow and the invigorating aroma of freshly brewed coffee, this DIY infused fat is perfect for nourishing your skin and body care projects.
Yield: 250 g
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 Pint size mason jar
Materials
- 250 g tallow
- 10 g ground coffee (about 2 tablespoons)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare Your Tallow
- If you’re starting with raw fat, render it first. Chop the fat into small pieces and heat it over low heat in a heavy-bottomed pan. Strain the liquid tallow through cheesecloth and let it cool. For detailed instructions, check out my guide on rendering tallow here.
Step 2: Infuse with Coffee
- Weigh the Tallow: Weigh 250g of tallow and place it into a pint size (500ml) mason jar.
- Add the Coffee: Measure 10g of ground coffee and pour it on top of the tallow. Close the mason jar finger-tight.
- Infuse: Heat the mixture to 130f for 6-8 hours, agitating the jar a few times. Avoid overheating the tallow. See notes for a variety of ways to heat your tallow and hold it at temperature.
Step 3: Strain and Store
- Once the infusion is complete, pour the tallow through a fine mesh strainer into a clean, dry jar. Keep the jar open and allow your infused coffee tallow to cool and solidify at room temperature before sealing the lid and storing for future use.
Notes
Heating Your Tallow:
Your method may be slightly different based on what option you choose for heating your tallow.- Slow Cooker: Add 3-4 inches of water to the crock of your slow cooker and place a folded kitchen towel on the bottom. Set the jar on top of the towel and heat on the "warm" setting.
- Sous Vide: Place sealed jars into a preheated water bath heated to 130f.
- Dehydrator: Set temperature to 130f, remove all racks or trays and set jar in the dehydrator. Close the cover.
- Bread Proofer: Set temperature to 130f, place jar in the proofer and cover.