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Homemade Schmaltz

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5 from 2 reviews

Rendering Your Own Schmaltz is easy and packs a punch.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 3 cups raw chicken skin, cut into pieces (around 1 lb)
  • 2 large onions, diced
  • water

Instructions

  1. Add chicken skin to a large saute pan over medium heat. Cover with water and cover pan.
  2. Bring to a simmer and then lower heat to low-medium.
  3. Cook until water has mostly evaporated, skin is near crispy and the fat has been released. This should take around 40-50 minutes.
  4. Drain off some of the fat into a container and add onion, continuing to cook for another 10-15 minutes.
  5. Strain all liquid through a fine mesh sieve. Reserve crispy chicken skin (called gribenes) and enjoy as a snack. (you may want to add a sprinkle of salt).
  6. Store schmaltz in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 weeks, or in the freezer for 2-3 months.
  • Author: Shannon Sarna
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Ingrediant
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Basics