chicken fat

[Therese's Mommy]

The last couple of weeks I have skimmed fat off of my chicken stock. I have been keeping it in a glass jar in the fridge. How long does it keep? Thanks!

[cristeen]

Ages. If you didnt get a clean skim, it will eventually start molding. You can render it to remove impurities if you have a fair bit, or just use it up. I use it up until it molds.

[Arduinna]

schmaltz keeps for a long time. I've never seen it go bad, but I always used it up.

[Llyra]

I've kept it for a few weeks at a time with no trouble. Watch for mold, of course. Ours only rarely lasts more than a few days, though, because it's so GOOD.

[provocativa]

fat skimmed from the top of stock keeps less time than fat rendered other ways, because a bit of the stock is emulsified in it, and breeds funk sooner. schmaltz from roasted chickens tastes better and lasts longer imo. i love schmaltz. try using it as the fat in biscuits or dumplings, though of course it's great for frying taters.