Want to get the skinny on what’s new and trending in the world of animal fats? Check out our blog for the very latest information on why lard and beef tallow need to be included in a healthy diet.
September 11, 2022
Our 5th Annual #BeefTallowFrenchFries “Tweet-to-Win” Contest combined wit and whimsy in the service of French fry goodness! All told, a record number of foodies entered the contest, representing 64 unique restaurants. And the winners are...
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August 19, 2022
Consider this a loaded baked potato, but better. What makes it better? Cooking the potato in beef tallow -- and thinly slicing it -- gives it a whole new level of flavor, texture and appearance. If you want to try something new, or you’re just looking for an easy recipe that is sure to impress not just friends and family but your taste buds as well, look no further.
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July 6, 2022
Back for another helping, our 5th Annual #BeefTallowFrenchFries “Tweet-to-Win” Contest kicks off today! We are once again craving the public’s tweets proclaiming their desire for beef tallow (that is, beef fat) French fries.
Back in the day, beef fat fries were what helped make a certain major burger chain famous. The “Tweet-to-Win” Contest is a golden opportunity for participants to take home actual loot while celebrating #NationalBeefTallowDay, which also happens to be #NationalFrenchFryDay. Enter now!
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July 4, 2022
Chef Greg's new recipe for National Fried Chicken Day says goodbye to flavorless fowl and embraces an amazingly moist and savory way to prepare this summer favorite! When it comes to frying chicken, there are many choices of fat for deep frying, but beef tallow imparts more complexity to the popular dish. Tallow is also far superior when you want a dry (non-oily) crisp texture. Really, nothing compares for deep frying performance!
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June 18, 2022
Father’s Day may be a meat-and-potatoes kind of observance but flavor – as well as Dad – remains king, as Chef Greg demonstrates deliciously with a robust new recipe for beef tallow-themed steak frites.
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June 3, 2022
With the PDRA points competition heating up – and Coast's R&E Racing team sizzling along with it -- the Memorial Day weekend action on the strip in Norwalk, Ohio gave everyone time to work up a major appetite, as local eateries turned out BBQ (and more) prepared with the animal fats lard and beef tallow, per our latest FatMap update!
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May 26, 2022
Memorial Day without barbecue is like the Fourth of July without fireworks (which is to say, unheard of) — and this year, when you do the grilling honors, family and friends will stand up and cheer. Your partner in BBQ is Greg Hozinsky, Coast Packing Company’s Corporate Chef, who has put together a new tri-tip recipe, complete with rub, that promises to be a fitting kickoff to summer!
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May 12, 2022
Gastronomically speaking, this Friday the 13th figures to be a lucky day, marking as it does the observance of National Apple Day. After all, who doesn’t love a fresh-from-the-oven apple pie? Now, thanks to a new recipe from Chef Greg, that kind of bliss (and the attendant aromas that make apple pie such a multi-sensory treat) can be wafting through your kitchen in no time. Here are Chef’s step-by-step instructions for hand pies you can bake – and then devour.
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May 6, 2022
How about greeting this Mother’s Day with biscuits and preserves just like mom used to make –- although in this case, dad or the kids can do the actual prep honors? The latest recipe from Chef Greg, is certain to delight everyone in the house. Here are step-by-step instructions for homemade meltables, topped off by your own fresh strawberry preserves!
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May 3, 2022
Cinco de Mayo is an ideal showcase for how lard brings out authentic flavors in Mexican cuisine. Coast is committed to minimally processed food, which is also why lard is such a mainstay of so many Mexican dishes, from freshly made tamales to long-simmering carnitas. This year, Chef Greg is offering a new recipe for flautas that will get your taste buds cheering!
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