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Turkey fat
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 900 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 100 g 128%
- Saturated fat 29 g 147%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 0 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 102 mg 34%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 4.8 µg 24%
- Vitamin E 2.9 mg 19%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 122 mg 22%
Minerals
- Calcium 0 mg 0%
- Iron 0 mg 0%
- Magnesium 0 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 0 mg 0%
- Zinc 0 mg 0%
- Copper 0 mg 0%
- Selenium 0.2 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 900 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 12.8 g | 115 | 0 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| 1 × tsp | 4.3 g | 39 | 0 g | 0 g | 4.3 g |
| 1 × cup | 205 g | 1845 | 0 g | 0 g | 205 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 25.6 g | 230 | 0 g | 0 g | 26 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 6.4 g | 58 | 0 g | 0 g | 6.4 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 38.4 g | 346 | 0 g | 0 g | 38 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 51.2 g | 461 | 0 g | 0 g | 51 g |
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Questions about Turkey fat
How do you render turkey fat at home?
Cut the skin and fatty trimmings into small pieces and warm them in a heavy pan over low heat, stirring now and then, until the fat has melted and the remaining pieces are crisp. Strain through a fine sieve and cool the fat before storing it.
How should you store rendered turkey fat?
Keep it in a clean, tightly closed jar in the fridge and use it within about a week. For longer storage, freeze it in small portions so you can take out only what you need.
What can you cook with turkey fat?
Use a spoonful to roast potatoes, fry onions or start a savoury gravy; its flavour works especially well with poultry and root vegetables. For crisp roast potatoes, heat the fat in the roasting tin before adding parboiled, roughed-up potatoes.
Can you use turkey fat instead of butter or oil?
Yes, use it for frying or roasting in much the same way as other cooking fats, but expect a savoury poultry flavour rather than a neutral one. It is less suited to cakes or other baking where butter’s flavour and texture matter.
Can chicken fat replace turkey fat?
Yes. Chicken fat is a close substitute for frying, roasting potatoes or enriching gravy, with a similar savoury flavour; use the same amount.
Is turkey fat the same as turkey drippings?
No. Rendered turkey fat is the separated fat from the skin and trimmings, while drippings are collected from the roasting tin and also contain meat juices and browned bits. Strain drippings and let them stand so the fat rises before separating it.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 173571 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
