Making Fatwax (Animal Fat Salve)
This basic salve is made with animal fat as the frontiers men would have done in centuries past.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup rendered fat
- 1 ounce beeswax
- Herbs to Infuse optional
Instructions
- If using herbs, add them to the animal fat and allow them to infuse for several weeks in a cool, dark place. Then strain them out.
- Add the animal fat and beeswax into a double boiler and heat until just melted. Immediately pour into salve tins.
- Allow the salve to harden for about 2 hours before use.
Notes
This salve can be made as a herbal salve simply by infusing the fat with herbs of your choice. Be sure to strain the herbs out of the fat before making the salve.
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