Discover how to make delicious, crispy beef bacon chips yourself. A perfect snack for drinks, keto or carnivore diets, and versatile to use as a topping.

🧾 Ingredients:

• 1 kg beef fat (order for example via vleesvanons.nl, discount code: haveguts)

• Keltic sea salt or Himalayan salt

Optional for extra flavor:

• Smoked paprika powder

• Chili powder

• Garlic powder

• Pepper

🔪 Preparation method:

Step 1: Preparation and Cutting

• Let the beef fat soften a bit if frozen, so it cuts more easily.

• Cut the fat into small cubes or strips of about 2-3 cm.

• Tip: The smaller the pieces, the faster and crispier they become.

Step 2: Drying (optional but recommended)

• Spread the pieces of beef fat on a baking tray.

• Let them dry in the fridge overnight or place them in an oven at about 90°C for 1-2 hours with the door slightly open.

Step 3: Rendering

• Heat a frying pan or roasting pan over medium heat without oil.

• Add the dried cubes of beef fat.

• Render them slowly, stirring regularly until they turn golden brown and crispy. This takes about 20-40 minutes.

• Remove the beef rinds from the pan with a slotted spoon and let drain on kitchen paper.

Step 4: Seasoning

• Sprinkle with salt immediately after baking.

• Optionally add other spices such as paprika powder, chili powder, garlic powder, or pepper.

🍽️ Serving tips:

• As a crunchy snack with drinks

• Keto or carnivore diet snack

• As a topping on salads, roasted vegetables, or soups

• Delicious as a side dish alongside stews or barbecue dishes

🌰 Variation: Beef Rinds Granola

Give your beef rinds a sweet twist!

What do you need?

• Homemade beef rinds (basic recipe)

• Sweetener of choice (erythritol, monk fruit, stevia, etc.)

• Cinnamon (optional)

• Cocoa powder (for a chocolate variant)

• Pinch of salt

• Optional: melted butter or coconut oil

Preparation method:

• Mix beef rinds with your chosen sweetener and spices.

• Add some melted butter or coconut oil if desired for better flavor adhesion.

♻️ Bonus: Reuse melted fat

Don't throw away the melted beef fat! Strain it and store it in a glass jar. Ideal as a natural cooking fat for vegetables, potatoes, or meat.