Beef fat, or beef tallow, is gaining attention, particularly after Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advocated for its use in cooking. Various restaurants are starting to adopt beef tallow for frying, enhancing taste and texture. Interestingly, beef tallow is a key ingredient in Twinkies and other Hostess snacks, making them unsuitable for those on vegetarian or vegan diets. It's flavorless and can replace butter or shortening in recipes, showcasing its versatility beyond the dessert aisle.
As a result, several restaurants, like Steak 'N Shake, have begun to 'RFK' their fries by using this rendered animal fat.
Unfortunately, this means that Twinkies are decidedly not fit for vegetarian or vegan diets.
One of our pro tips for cooking with beef tallow is using it as a 1:1 substitute for butter or shortening.
For starters, Twinkies flavor variants, such as Banana, Chocolate Lovers, and the limited-edition Strawberry, contain beef tallow as well.
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