Definition
The process of cooking fat out of meat at low temperature until it liquefies, leaving behind crispy bits and liquid gold. Patience is required; high heat will burn instead of beautify.
Example Usage
Render that duck fat slowly until the skin is crispy and all the fat is in the pan.
Origin
From Old French 'rendre' (to give back or melt down)
Fun Fact
Properly rendered animal fat can last months refrigerated and has a higher smoke point than butter, making it the secret weapon of professional kitchens.
Source: Meat cooking and fat extraction techniques
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