An Easy Way To Extract Fat

Boiling raw meat in water naturally pulls out some of the fat. Whether you’re making stock soup or you’re simply boiling the meat for later use, clumps of fat will be visible at the broth’s surface. For most people, the challenge is how to remove every trace of this fat from the broth. Each clump of fact missed means more unnecessary calories in your meal.

The way to do it is simple. Once the broth is cool, wrap some ice cubes with a paper towel or cheesecloth. Run this over the surface of the soup. This solidifies the fat, so it becomes easier to remove with a spoon.