From its controversial promotion as a skincare tool on social media to its appearance on menus as edible candles, beef tallow is having a moment. Despite its relatively recent time in the spotlight, this fat is as ancient as you can get; it’s an ancestral ingredient that humans have enjoyed for thousands (or millions, if you count non-domesticated cattle consumption) of years.

Certain trends and growing interest in animal-based ways of eating, such as the carnivore diet, mean you’ll see commercial beef tallow products on many grocery store shelves. This is good news; you don’t have to buy into beef tallow skincare (something dermatologists caution against) or the carnivore diet (something dietitians caution against) to appreciate the great qualities this ingredient has.

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Beef tallow has a richer, savory flavor than many other cooking fats, and its high smoke point is ideal for everything from roasting vegetables to searing meat. To encourage home cooks to try it, some brands are making it even easier to use beef tallow — which typically solidifies at room temperature — by creating sprayable bottles of the fat so you can spritz it on in even layers quickly.

We’re not the only ones noticing this trend. Whole Foods named beef tallow as one of its core culinary trend predictions for 2026, and you’ll spot bottles of the South Chicago Packing Wagyu Beef Tallow Spray — made from 100% pure, premium rendered American Wagyu beef fat — among the tallow options on its shelves.

If you’re interested in adding beef tallow to your repertoire of ingredients, a quality Wagyu spray is a great place to start. And experts say it can change the way you cook.

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Why experts say beef tallow should be in your pantry

Chicago-based chefJonathan Zaragozatells Food & Wine that “For me, Wagyu tallow spray is flavor insurance. It gives you that pure, rich fat you’d normally only get from rendering beef yourself.” He prefers to keep the fat on hand as the “quickest way to boost browning,” pointing out that it can hold up to high heat and add depth to dishes without making them overly rich.

As a formerNext Level Chefcontestant and author ofThe Meat Teacher Cookbookculinary arts instructorMatt Groarkis also a fan of the ingredient. The meat aficionado explains that “Wagyu beef tallow is rendered fat from Wagyu cattle that’s been purified and packaged in a convenient spray form. Because Wagyu beef is so richly marbled, the tallow carries that same buttery, luxurious quality, but with the performance of a high-heat cooking oil.”

A high smoke point yields extra crispy results

“The beauty of Wagyu tallow is its high smoke point, so it performs in applications where you want a serious crust or crispness,” Groark said.

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This superpower isn’t limited to cooking meat. When roasting vegetables like potatoes, carrots, broccoli, and , a thin layer of tallow can help them develop a caramelized, browned exterior — and using a spray makes it easier to thoroughly coat them with the fat. “When you’re searing, it helps develop that golden-brown crust. For roasting, it enhances caramelization,” Groark explains.

Zaragoza praises beef tallow for its ability to accelerate caramelization, too. “When you’re searing, it pushes that crust into a deeper, even browning,” he says. “For roasting vegetables or meats, it gives you crisp edges and a roasted-beef aroma that hits before the food even lands on the plate.”

How to use a Wagyu beef tallow spray

When cooking with Wagyu beef tallow, Groark uses it in his kitchen and on the grill. To sear steaks, he starts by spraying a cast-iron pan with Wagyu beef tallow before placing a ribeye in it. This method, he notes, gives the meat “that professional-level crust.” The cookbook author also makes smashed or roasted potatoes with a coating of beef tallow spray on the exterior “for unmatched texture and a hint of richness.”

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Using the fat to coat vegetables before roasting or grilling is an easy way to infuse them with rich, meaty flavor with just a few spritzes. You can also spray it on a pan before making eggs or on the exterior of a smash burger to get crispier edges.

Which brand of Wagyu Beef Tallow should you buy?

It’s important to note that you don’t need to buy Wagyu beef tallow spray specifically to reap many of these benefits. A jar of regular beef tallow still has a high smoke point and can be useful for tasks like deep frying, where you’d need fat than a spray can provide.

However, if you’re looking to level up the quality of your everyday cooking and make your life in the kitchen a bit easier, the depth of flavor and convenient format of a Wagyu beef tallow spray can really make a difference. Picture the fried eggs and roasted or sautéed vegetables you prepare each week, with a hint of luxurious Wagyu flavor in the background and achieving crispier, caramelized results.

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Groark is a big fan of South Chicago Packing’s Wagyu Beef Tallow Spray specifically because of its composition and consistency — remember, this is a 100% Wagyu beef tallow product — but occasionally opts for Butcher Ben’s Beef Tallow from Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, instead. “Ben’s a local craftsman who takes pride in small-batch rendering, and his product has that (straightforward) rich flavor that makes you taste the difference,” he says.

Zaragoza prioritizes brands that use real Wagyu fat and minimal additives, saying, “I like South Chicago Packing mainly because the flavor is (unadulterated) and it doesn’t have that waxy aftertaste some less expensive tallows get.” It also happens to cost just $15 for a 7-ounce bottle, and you can grab it on your next run to Whole Foods.

Considering that you can buy this product at one of the biggest grocery chains in the countryandit costs less than many premium olive oils, there’s no reason not to try it — and you might find that it makes everything taste better.