Pecan Pie with Deer Tallow Crust | MeatEater Cook

Pecan Pie with Deer Tallow Crust | MeatEater Cook

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Fat might be one of the most underutilized parts of a deer. Where bear and duck fat are held in high culinary esteem, deer fat is typically considered about as good as the gut pile. But once properly...

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Ingredients

  • Crust (makes two pie crusts)
  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
  • ½ cup + 2 tbsp. rendered deer tallow, frozen and grated
  • Ice water
  • Pecan Filling
  • 2½ cups pecan halves
  • 3 eggs
  • ¾ cup light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • 1½ tsp. vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • ½ tsp. salt

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