Sysco Canadian Beef Tallow Shortening Cube - Bulk Food Service, 20kg/44lbs

Discover the time-honored excellence of Sysco Canadian Beef Tallow Shortening Cube, a premium cooking fat trusted by professional chefs and commercial kitchens across Canada. This 20kg bulk cube delivers authentic flavor, exceptional frying performance, and versatile culinary applications that modern seed oils simply cannot match.

Sourced from quality Canadian beef and rendered to perfection, this all-natural tallow provides the high smoke point and stability that professional kitchens demand. Whether you're operating a bustling restaurant, running a commercial bakery, or catering large events, Sysco Beef Tallow ensures consistent results with every use.

Unlike hydrogenated shortenings and processed vegetable oils, beef tallow offers a return to traditional cooking methods that produce superior taste and texture. From golden, crispy French fries to flaky pie crusts and perfectly seared steaks, this versatile fat elevates every dish it touches.

Why Professional Kitchens Choose Beef Tallow

Superior Frying Performance With a smoke point of approximately 400°F (204°C), beef tallow remains stable at high temperatures, making it ideal for deep frying and high-heat cooking. Foods emerge golden and crispy with minimal oil absorption, while the tallow itself resists breakdown even after multiple uses.

Authentic, Rich Flavor Beef tallow imparts a subtle, savory depth that enhances both sweet and savory dishes. It's the secret behind the legendary taste of traditional fish and chips, Belgian frites, and old-fashioned fried chicken.

Natural & Traditional Made from 100% rendered beef fat with no additives, hydrogenation, or processing. This is cooking the way it was meant to be—simple, natural, and effective.

Exceptional Value The 20kg bulk cube format provides outstanding cost-per-serving value for high-volume operations, significantly reducing your ingredient costs compared to premium oils.

Long Shelf Life Properly stored beef tallow remains stable for up to 12 months unopened, with excellent stability even after opening. The cube format makes portion control and storage simple in busy professional kitchens.

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Key Features

20kg Professional Bulk Size Perfect for restaurants, institutional kitchens, catering operations, and commercial bakeries with high-volume needs.

Premium Canadian Sourced Made from quality Canadian beef fat, ensuring consistent quality and supporting local agriculture.

High Smoke Point Exceptional thermal stability at 400°F (204°C) makes it ideal for deep frying, pan frying, and high-heat roasting.

Ingredients Beef Fat, Bha, Bht, Dimethylpolysiloxane.

Multi-Purpose Cooking Fat Excel at frying, baking, roasting, sautéing, and even seasoning cast iron cookware.

Cube Packaging Convenient cube format designed for professional food service environments, ensuring easy storage and portioning.

 

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Perfect For

Restaurants & Commercial Kitchens

Achieve restaurant-quality fried foods with exceptional crispiness and flavor. Perfect for French fries, fried chicken, fish and chips, donuts, and more. The bulk size ensures you never run out during busy service.

Bakeries & Pastry Production

Create traditional, flaky pastries, pie crusts, biscuits, and shortbread with superior texture. Beef tallow produces the tender, layered results that bakers have relied on for generations.

Catering Operations

Handle large events with confidence knowing you have a reliable, high-performance cooking fat that delivers consistent results batch after batch.

Food Trucks & Mobile Kitchens

The stable nature of beef tallow makes it ideal for mobile operations where consistent quality matters. Its long shelf life means less waste and better inventory management.

Institutional Kitchens

Schools, hospitals, and corporate cafeterias benefit from the economical bulk size and versatile applications.

Specialty Diet Adherents

Popular among keto, paleo, carnivore, and traditional food enthusiasts seeking natural animal-based fats without seed oils or processing.

Traditional Cooking Enthusiasts

Home cooks who appreciate authentic techniques and superior flavor can portion from the bulk cube for cast-iron cooking, seasonal holiday meals, and traditional recipes.

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Culinary Applications

Deep Frying Excellence

• French Fries & Chips: Achieve the golden, crispy exterior and fluffy interior that made classic frites famous
• Fried Chicken: Create an extra-crispy coating with rich, savory notes
• Fish & Chips: Deliver authentic British-style batter with superior crunch
• Donuts & Funnel Cakes: Produce perfectly fried pastries with minimal greasiness

Baking & Pastry

• Pie Crusts: Achieve flaky, tender crusts that melt in your mouth
• Biscuits: Create light, layered biscuits with authentic texture
• Shortbread & Cookies: Deliver rich flavor and perfect texture
• Croissants & Laminated Doughs: Excellent for traditional pastry techniques

Roasting & Searing

• Prime Rib & Roasts: Enhance natural beef flavors while creating a beautiful crust
• Roasted Vegetables: Achieve caramelization and depth of flavor
• Pan-Seared Steaks: Perfect for high-heat searing in cast iron
• Holiday Turkey: Traditional choice for moist, flavorful roasted poultry

Everyday Cooking

• Sautéing & Pan Frying: Add richness to vegetables, eggs, and proteins
• Cast Iron Seasoning: Traditional choice for maintaining cookware
• Confit Preparations: Classic medium for duck, pork, and vegetable confits
• Gravy & Sauce Base: Create rich, flavorful foundations

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Product Specifications

• Product Name: Sysco Canadian Beef Tallow Shortening Cube
• Weight: 20 kilograms (44 pounds)
• Ingredients: Beef Fat, Bha, Bht, Dimethylpolysiloxane.
• Format: Solid cube, bulk food service packaging
• Origin: Canadian beef
• Smoke Point: Approximately 400°F (204°C)
• Shelf Life: Up to 12 months unopened when stored properly
• Storage Requirements: Cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
• Allergens: Contains beef; naturally gluten-free
• Dietary Considerations: Suitable for keto, paleo, carnivore, and gluten-free diets
• Processing: Non-hydrogenated, no trans fats
• Color: Off-white to pale yellow when solid
• Texture: Solid at room temperature, melts when heated

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Storage & Handling

Before Opening: Store the sealed cube in a cool, dry location away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Ideal storage temperature is 50-70°F (10-21°C). Properly stored, unopened tallow maintains quality for up to 12 months.

After Opening: Once opened, keep the tallow tightly covered or wrapped to prevent oxidation and odor absorption. If portioning into smaller containers, use clean, dry utensils to prevent contamination. Refrigeration is not required but can extend shelf life in warm climates.

Signs of Quality: Fresh beef tallow should have a mild, clean scent and uniform color. Any off-odors or discoloration indicate the product should be discarded.

Portioning Tips: Use a clean knife or dough scraper to cut portions from the cube as needed. For easier portioning, allow the tallow to come to room temperature slightly before cutting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes beef tallow better than vegetable oils for frying? Beef tallow has a higher smoke point than most vegetable oils and remains stable at frying temperatures, meaning it doesn't break down or create harmful compounds. It also produces crispier results with less oil absorption, and foods retain their texture longer after frying. Additionally, tallow is a natural, minimally processed fat without the industrial processing required for seed oils.

Is this beef tallow suitable for those following keto or paleo diets? Absolutely. Beef tallow is a pure animal fat with zero carbohydrates, making it perfect for ketogenic diets. It's also minimally processed and free from seed oils, aligning perfectly with paleo and ancestral eating principles. Many carnivore diet followers also prefer tallow as their primary cooking fat.

Can I use this for baking as well as frying? Yes, beef tallow is exceptional for baking, particularly in traditional pastries, pie crusts, biscuits, and shortbread. It creates flaky, tender textures that rival or exceed butter in many applications. Bakers have used tallow for centuries in classic recipes.

How many times can I reuse beef tallow for deep frying? Beef tallow can typically be strained and reused 8-12 times for frying, depending on what you're cooking and the frying temperature. Its high stability means it breaks down much more slowly than vegetable oils. Always strain after each use and discard if it develops off-odors or excessive darkening.

Does beef tallow need to be refrigerated? No, beef tallow is shelf-stable at room temperature when stored in a cool, dry place. The saturated fat structure makes it naturally resistant to rancidity. However, refrigeration can extend shelf life in very warm climates or for long-term storage after opening.

What's the difference between beef tallow and lard? Beef tallow comes from rendered beef fat, while lard comes from rendered pork fat. Tallow has a slightly higher smoke point and a more neutral flavor profile, making it versatile for both sweet and savory applications. Lard has a slightly lower smoke point but is prized in certain baking applications.

How do I render or melt the tallow for use? Simply cut the desired amount from the cube and heat it gently in a pan or pot until fully melted. For deep frying, melt the tallow in your fryer at medium heat. It melts at around 95-115°F (35-46°C) and becomes clear and golden when liquid.

Will beef tallow make my food taste like beef? Beef tallow has a mild, subtle flavor that enhances rather than overwhelms. Most people don't detect a strong "beefy" taste—instead, foods taste richer and more flavorful. The taste is far less pronounced than butter and works well in both savory and sweet applications.

Is this product suitable for commercial food service? Yes, this 20kg cube is specifically designed for food service operations. Sysco is a trusted food service supplier, and this format meets the needs of restaurants, catering companies, institutional kitchens, and commercial bakeries.

Can I season cast iron with beef tallow? Absolutely. Beef tallow has been used for generations to season and maintain cast iron cookware. It creates an excellent, durable seasoning layer that protects the pan and improves cooking performance.

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Nutritional Information (Approximate per 1 tbsp / 14g)

• Calories: 115
• Total Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g
• Cholesterol: 14mg
• Sodium: 0mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 0g
• Protein: 0g

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary slightly based on the specific beef source.

The Return to Traditional Fats

For decades, industrial seed oils and hydrogenated shortenings dominated professional kitchens. But chefs and food service operators are rediscovering what generations knew: traditional animal fats like beef tallow simply perform better.

Beef tallow offers superior heat stability, better flavor, and cleaner ingredients—all while being more economical for high-volume operations. It's a return to authentic cooking that doesn't compromise on performance or taste.

Whether you're replicating traditional recipes, meeting the demands of health-conscious customers, or simply seeking better frying results, Canadian Beef Tallow delivers the quality and performance your kitchen deserves.

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Ordering & Availability

This product is available for food service operations, commercial kitchens, and bulk purchasers. Contact your Sysco representative or order directly through authorized distributors.