Why We Cook with Beef Tallow
Why We Cook (and Sell) with Beef Tallow
At 2fifty, every ingredient has a purpose.
Wood for the fire. Salt and pepper for the rub. And when it comes to fat, we don’t compromise we use all-natural, house-smoked beef tallow.
It’s the same fat that gives our brisket its bark, our rosemary chips their richness, and now… it’s available for your kitchen.
Here’s why we use it and why you’ll want to as well.
Built for High Heat
Tallow holds strong where others fall apart.
It doesn’t burn, smoke, or break down like butter or seed oils do. That makes it ideal for frying, roasting, and searing from cast iron pans to backyard grills.
Use it to:
- Sear steaks, burgers, or vegetables
- Roast potatoes, yuca, or plantains
- Fry eggs, tortillas, or anything needing crispy edges
Butter burns. Seed oils turn bitter. Tallow stays clean and steady.
Flavor That Belongs in Barbecue
We take it a step further we smoke our beef tallow in-house. It carries that post-oak aroma into whatever it touches. It deepens bark, seasons naturally, and leaves a finish that feels right with barbecue.
Try it in:
- Beans and rice
- Grilled meats
- Popcorn (trust us)
- Even cornbread batter
Tallow isn’t just fat. It’s flavor with smoke and soul built in.
Real Food, No Tricks
Tallow is what people cooked with before factories started making oil in bottles.
It’s just rendered beef fat. No refining. No bleaching. No fake additives.
It’s shelf-stable, simple to use, and proudly unprocessed.
How to use it at home:
- Keep a jar by the stove
- Scoop into pans for cooking
- Brush over meat on the grill
- Spread a little in your cast iron before heating
From Craft to Jar
Rendering tallow takes time. You use the whole animal. You waste nothing.
That’s why we do it. Because it’s not just about the food it’s about doing things right.
Our tallow program is part of a full-circle approach to sustainability. We honor the animal. We respect the fire. And now we’re putting that care in your hands.
Now Available at 2fifty
Starting October 20, our house-smoked beef tallow will be available for purchase at both of our restaurants.
Same tallow we use. Same flavor you know. Ready for your home kitchen.
Come taste the difference that wood and tallow make and now, take a jar with you.
👉 Head to our socials to see our pitmaster cooking with beef tallow and get inspired to try it at home.
🦃 And if you’re planning ahead our Thanksgiving pre-order page is now live.
Reserve your holiday combo before it sells out.
