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Inconsistent quality and bad customer service
I order this often for soap making, and the quality has been very hit or miss as of late. The first few times I ordered, it was perfect. Another time I found a two inch layer of rancid gelatin/meat at the bottom of the bucket. Gave it one more try and it was perfect yet again, so I kept ordering. This last time though, I opened the container and found mold spots all over the top. Since I use it for soap only, I scraped them off, but then digging into the bucket, I found pockets of some rancid smelling congealed stuff. I emailed this company my concerns and they never bothered to get back to me. For such a high price increase on this product, quality should be good and consistent, and customer service should be better, too.


From USWM: Thank you for your patronage and valued feedback. We take each and every email sent to our inbox at eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com very seriously, and will not leave you at a loss. I've conducted an investigation via your email address listed above, and cannot locate your previous email attempts.  We certainly take the above-stated inconsistency very seriously and apologize for the inconvenience. Our team is standing by at 877.383.0051 and look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve you.
From: Katie | Date: 4/12/2022 9:53 AM
I order this often for soap making, and the quality has been very hit or miss as of late. The first few times I ordered, it was perfect. Another time I found a two inch layer of rancid gelatin/meat at the bottom of the bucket. Gave it one more try and it was perfect yet again, so I kept ordering. This last time though, I opened the container and found mold spots all over the top. Since I use it for soap only, I scraped them off, but then digging into the bucket, I found pockets of some rancid smelling congealed stuff. I emailed this company my concerns and they never bothered to get back to me. For such a high price increase on this product, quality should be good and consistent, and customer service should be better, too.


From USWM: Thank you for your patronage and valued feedback. We take each and every email sent to our inbox at eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com very seriously, and will not leave you at a loss. I've conducted an investigation via your email address listed above, and cannot locate your previous email attempts.  We certainly take the above-stated inconsistency very seriously and apologize for the inconvenience. Our team is standing by at 877.383.0051 and look forward to the opportunity to continue to serve you.
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These Beef Tallow might not be fully grass feed and grass finish
At room temp the tallow is not fully solid.  This indicate this tallow have high unsaturated fat due to cattle not fully grass feed and grass finished.

From USWM : Thank you for your valued feedback. Please know that our tallow and all of our beef products are, without question, produced from our 100% grass-fed and finished cattle. These cattle are raised on our founding regenerative farms, rotationally grazed on only native grasses year-round. They received zero grains throughout the entirety of their lives. We ask you to reach out to us via phone with your uncustomary report. This tallow could have been rendered improperly, with some protein left in the bucket proving an inconsistent result. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss this rare issue with you directly at 877.383.0051. Best of health and sincere gratitude - The USWM Team
From: Trung | Date: 1/20/2022 9:48 AM
At room temp the tallow is not fully solid.  This indicate this tallow have high unsaturated fat due to cattle not fully grass feed and grass finished.

From USWM : Thank you for your valued feedback. Please know that our tallow and all of our beef products are, without question, produced from our 100% grass-fed and finished cattle. These cattle are raised on our founding regenerative farms, rotationally grazed on only native grasses year-round. They received zero grains throughout the entirety of their lives. We ask you to reach out to us via phone with your uncustomary report. This tallow could have been rendered improperly, with some protein left in the bucket proving an inconsistent result. We look forward to the opportunity to discuss this rare issue with you directly at 877.383.0051. Best of health and sincere gratitude - The USWM Team
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Better Most Recent Batch
Well, I seem to be leaving reviews for each batch now. This last bucket is good and edible. We like it enough to order again. Thanks for restoring quality control, US Wellness Meats.
From: Karen | Date: 1/2/2022 10:31 AM
Well, I seem to be leaving reviews for each batch now. This last bucket is good and edible. We like it enough to order again. Thanks for restoring quality control, US Wellness Meats.
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Not Liking It Anymore
We usually love this fat. Unfortunately the quality of the last batch we received early this summer was bad. We have not felt comfortable using it for food consumption due to the odd smell. It smelled used up (like fat that has been used already) upon arrival, and it seems to have been growing bacteria.

We are attempting to clean it enough to be used for soap. We are hoping the quality improves enough with future lots of tallow to allow us to eat it.

But we are now leery of trying to order it again, as we can't afford to get another bad batch.

I do understand this kind of product is variable, and that is not a problem per se. Each batch has been subtly different, and I think that is normal. But we do want to be able to eat it next time.

From USWM: Thank you for your valued feedback. We are standing by if you would like to contact one of our customer service team members regarding the chicken at 877-383-0051.
From: Karen | Date: 9/8/2021 3:55 PM
We usually love this fat. Unfortunately the quality of the last batch we received early this summer was bad. We have not felt comfortable using it for food consumption due to the odd smell. It smelled used up (like fat that has been used already) upon arrival, and it seems to have been growing bacteria.

We are attempting to clean it enough to be used for soap. We are hoping the quality improves enough with future lots of tallow to allow us to eat it.

But we are now leery of trying to order it again, as we can't afford to get another bad batch.

I do understand this kind of product is variable, and that is not a problem per se. Each batch has been subtly different, and I think that is normal. But we do want to be able to eat it next time.

From USWM: Thank you for your valued feedback. We are standing by if you would like to contact one of our customer service team members regarding the chicken at 877-383-0051.
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Best Tallow Ever
We've gotten this a couple of times and it varies from excellent to amazing in terms of flavor and scent, though it's always fantastic tasting. Love this tallow so much.

We melt it just enough to liquify it, then pour it into separate containers to freeze or refrigerate. Sometimes if left in the refrigerator for too many months, I've found mold grows on the outside edges along the bottom and sides where it contacts the container. This may be because of some gelled liquid residue that remains from the bottom of the bucket when you receive it. But that's only happened a few times and seems to be solved by our wiping the edges of the tallow block down for moisture every so often.

Basically I love what this tallow does for donuts, french fries, stir fries, corn tortillas, stews...it's amazing.
From: Karen | Date: 6/7/2020 9:41 PM
We've gotten this a couple of times and it varies from excellent to amazing in terms of flavor and scent, though it's always fantastic tasting. Love this tallow so much.

We melt it just enough to liquify it, then pour it into separate containers to freeze or refrigerate. Sometimes if left in the refrigerator for too many months, I've found mold grows on the outside edges along the bottom and sides where it contacts the container. This may be because of some gelled liquid residue that remains from the bottom of the bucket when you receive it. But that's only happened a few times and seems to be solved by our wiping the edges of the tallow block down for moisture every so often.

Basically I love what this tallow does for donuts, french fries, stir fries, corn tortillas, stews...it's amazing.
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Smells Horrible!!!
I recently started a carnivore diet to help with Celiac disease. I was super excited to make pemmican and went all in, buying the 5 gallon bucket of beef tallow.  But, this stuff smells toxic, like plastic or something!  It’s really hard to describe, but it is very off-putting. I tried to ignore it, but just using a little bit in the pan to sear steaks left my wife and I unable to finish dinner.  Bummed! I had such high hopes
From: Carlos | Date: 12/22/2019 6:27 PM
I recently started a carnivore diet to help with Celiac disease. I was super excited to make pemmican and went all in, buying the 5 gallon bucket of beef tallow.  But, this stuff smells toxic, like plastic or something!  It’s really hard to describe, but it is very off-putting. I tried to ignore it, but just using a little bit in the pan to sear steaks left my wife and I unable to finish dinner.  Bummed! I had such high hopes
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A manager responded to this review
From USWM: Hello, and thank you for your first order with us.  We appreciate your valued feedback of our wildly popular Beef Tallow 5-Gal Bucket. Our beef tallow definitely has a beefy aroma we will never dispute that. We use absolutely no bleaches, fillers or byproducts that would hinder or alter the natural smell. We wouldn’t consider the smell a strong toxic smell,  just very beefy. Our loyal tallow customers use our beef tallow for many  purposes ranging from the entire culinary universe to, cosmetics, to marine lubrications & waterproofing, to black powder ammunition wads and many more creative uses. We invite you to read our tallow blog and feel free to reach back to us at eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com directly if we may be of further assistance in this regard.  We’re always happy to help!
Best fries ever
I ordered up a 5 gallon pale to make the switch from peanut oil to tallow.

    The 5 gallon pale was really good quality.   Has a little unique smell when frying (nature the of the beast).  I like their tallow better than other brands I got off of Amazon (far cheaper too).

    It really does make the best french fries ever.  Cut Russel Burbank potatoes extra thick.  Do a 4 minute, 325F blanch and then after they have steamed for a while in a bucket do a 3-4 minute final fry at 375F.  

     The peanut oil I used to use made really good fries, but the tallow fries are really superior.

      Glad I made the switch.   The 5 gallon bucket was filtered and now is in a fridge for long life.

       US Wellness hit a home run with this; I will be back to start trying their other products soon.

        Great job
From: Mark | Date: 11/1/2019 12:20 PM
I ordered up a 5 gallon pale to make the switch from peanut oil to tallow.

    The 5 gallon pale was really good quality.   Has a little unique smell when frying (nature the of the beast).  I like their tallow better than other brands I got off of Amazon (far cheaper too).

    It really does make the best french fries ever.  Cut Russel Burbank potatoes extra thick.  Do a 4 minute, 325F blanch and then after they have steamed for a while in a bucket do a 3-4 minute final fry at 375F.  

     The peanut oil I used to use made really good fries, but the tallow fries are really superior.

      Glad I made the switch.   The 5 gallon bucket was filtered and now is in a fridge for long life.

       US Wellness hit a home run with this; I will be back to start trying their other products soon.

        Great job
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Beef Tallow (5 Gallon Bucket)
This was just not very good. The taste, texture, smell, all not good. The only thing I can really say positively was that it was very well-packaged with a tight, durable lid. But as far as the product itself, I was quite disappointed. It's a shame too, because I could only use a little bit and had to get rid of the rest. So it was quite an expensive endeavor.

*USWM - We're very sorry for your disappointment! Tallow is typically a love-hate product and you're not loving it.  Please feel free to email our team at eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com to discuss creative uses for the tallow product - we will be happy to share greater details with you via email.
From: Enzo | Date: 4/22/2019 3:21 PM
This was just not very good. The taste, texture, smell, all not good. The only thing I can really say positively was that it was very well-packaged with a tight, durable lid. But as far as the product itself, I was quite disappointed. It's a shame too, because I could only use a little bit and had to get rid of the rest. So it was quite an expensive endeavor.

*USWM - We're very sorry for your disappointment! Tallow is typically a love-hate product and you're not loving it.  Please feel free to email our team at eathealthy@grasslandbeef.com to discuss creative uses for the tallow product - we will be happy to share greater details with you via email.
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Golden Deliciousness!
We are on our 2nd bucket of this amazing grass-fed tallow. It has a wonderful golden color that tells you just how healthy the cows it came from really are! it has a delicious sweet smell and flavor, I have yet to find anything better than this stuff. We use it for everything from frying to roasting to sauteing! You won't be disappointed with this stuff, and thanks to USWM for offering it! It's all we use in our house!
From: Alyssa | Date: 7/14/2018 8:24 AM
We are on our 2nd bucket of this amazing grass-fed tallow. It has a wonderful golden color that tells you just how healthy the cows it came from really are! it has a delicious sweet smell and flavor, I have yet to find anything better than this stuff. We use it for everything from frying to roasting to sauteing! You won't be disappointed with this stuff, and thanks to USWM for offering it! It's all we use in our house!
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Great Price and Excellent Quality
I just received my order and it is absolutely delicious. Was delivered promptly and without any problems. Will definitely order again!
From: Yvonne | Date: 12/6/2017 4:08 PM
I just received my order and it is absolutely delicious. Was delivered promptly and without any problems. Will definitely order again!
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delicious gold
I'm in the middle of my third large bucket already, and I'm finding I seems to disappear faster each time I get one.  It may have something to do with the fact it's the only fat I use to cook with now.  I love the taste and aroma, and our family's health seems to love it too.
From: Paul | Date: 10/1/2017 11:55 AM
I'm in the middle of my third large bucket already, and I'm finding I seems to disappear faster each time I get one.  It may have something to do with the fact it's the only fat I use to cook with now.  I love the taste and aroma, and our family's health seems to love it too.
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Incredible!
I have never seen tallow with such a rich, deep yellow color, it is fantastic! The taste is out of this world, US Wellness you guys always outdo yourselves!
From: Syreeta | Date: 9/25/2017 10:26 PM
I have never seen tallow with such a rich, deep yellow color, it is fantastic! The taste is out of this world, US Wellness you guys always outdo yourselves!
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secret ingredient!
My second order of the 5 gallon bucket!  This is good stuff! I use this on practically any dish that I cook! The flavor is just amazing!  Thank you to Grassland Beef for making this product available!
From: Edelio | Date: 1/24/2017 5:42 PM
My second order of the 5 gallon bucket!  This is good stuff! I use this on practically any dish that I cook! The flavor is just amazing!  Thank you to Grassland Beef for making this product available!
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Love Love Love it!
I don't know why there are only 6 reviews!  This was my first order from US Wellness Meats.
I ordered the 5 gallon bucket of beef tallow on Tuesday  and it arrived on Friday morning.
I transferred all of the tallow to smaller containers for the fridge and freezer.  Took a while, and had to do some taste testing along the way....couldn't resist once the lid was off.  It has a delicious taste.!  Nice clean well filtered tallow...love it!
From: Deborah | Date: 1/21/2017 7:56 AM
I don't know why there are only 6 reviews!  This was my first order from US Wellness Meats.
I ordered the 5 gallon bucket of beef tallow on Tuesday  and it arrived on Friday morning.
I transferred all of the tallow to smaller containers for the fridge and freezer.  Took a while, and had to do some taste testing along the way....couldn't resist once the lid was off.  It has a delicious taste.!  Nice clean well filtered tallow...love it!
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Yes!
We used to make our own tallow from discarded fat from where we get our half cows locally, but due to drought, the poor beasties aren't providing a surplus of fat. Here, no labor and doubtlessly more pure than what we did rendering it on our own. Great flavor for all our cooking. Thank you for offering this!
From: Barbara | Date: 7/22/2016 5:16 PM
We used to make our own tallow from discarded fat from where we get our half cows locally, but due to drought, the poor beasties aren't providing a surplus of fat. Here, no labor and doubtlessly more pure than what we did rendering it on our own. Great flavor for all our cooking. Thank you for offering this!
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The smell was very bad and made the food taste bad
I have been eating grass fed beef for about 4 years now, and I have been using pasture raised pork lard. So I thought I would have been great use the grass fed beef tallow in bulk to cut the cost down on the grocery bill... WOW was I wrong, this stuff smelled so strong while I was frying with it outside, when the door would open it would make the inside of the house smell. It has a foul smell in my opinion and I have never smelled anything like that before when cooking with any type of lard or oils. I asked for a refund and would gladly ship the item back, I will have to wait and see how that goes. I can only imagine that I will be denied a refund and be out the $123 I paid for it.

USWM- Again, we are truly sorry that you had a bad experience with the Beef Tallow. We have not had similar complaints. We always love to hear feedback on products, this is what keeps us growing and becoming better for you as customers all of the time. We have already refunded you for the full $123.00. We never leave our customers unsatisfied with us or a product. We stand behind our company and do everything we can to ensure we give the best customer service to you and right and wrong that may have happened on our end.
Best Wishes,
The US Wellness Meats Team
From: Steve | Date: 12/6/2015 1:05 PM
I have been eating grass fed beef for about 4 years now, and I have been using pasture raised pork lard. So I thought I would have been great use the grass fed beef tallow in bulk to cut the cost down on the grocery bill... WOW was I wrong, this stuff smelled so strong while I was frying with it outside, when the door would open it would make the inside of the house smell. It has a foul smell in my opinion and I have never smelled anything like that before when cooking with any type of lard or oils. I asked for a refund and would gladly ship the item back, I will have to wait and see how that goes. I can only imagine that I will be denied a refund and be out the $123 I paid for it.

USWM- Again, we are truly sorry that you had a bad experience with the Beef Tallow. We have not had similar complaints. We always love to hear feedback on products, this is what keeps us growing and becoming better for you as customers all of the time. We have already refunded you for the full $123.00. We never leave our customers unsatisfied with us or a product. We stand behind our company and do everything we can to ensure we give the best customer service to you and right and wrong that may have happened on our end.
Best Wishes,
The US Wellness Meats Team
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It's not just for eating!
I'm honestly not sure how this tallow tastes, but I do know that it makes wonderful soap (especially shaving soap)! I make soap to sell, and rendering enough tallow myself got to be too much work a few months ago. This is so much easier, and the price is roughly the same as the fat scraps I was getting from the local organic butcher. I will definitely order again soon.
From: Jennifer | Date: 11/30/2015 11:04 AM
I'm honestly not sure how this tallow tastes, but I do know that it makes wonderful soap (especially shaving soap)! I make soap to sell, and rendering enough tallow myself got to be too much work a few months ago. This is so much easier, and the price is roughly the same as the fat scraps I was getting from the local organic butcher. I will definitely order again soon.
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Love it!
This stuff has become such a staple in my diet I don't know what I'd do without it.  I cook almost every meal so it's basically swimming in this stuff.  It's like a sauce to me.  I've made my own tallow in the past, but couldn't get it fast enough just by buying whole steers.  I eat the tallow faster than the rest of the steer.  So I tried this and it's flavor is excellent and is very pure.  I put it in 1 quart mason jars and put most of it in the freezer and just have a couple in the fridge as I need them.  I go through about 2-3 quarts per month and none of it gets throw away after cooking.  I eat it all.  My girlfriend thought I was weird when we first starting dating because I'd scrape the excess tallow off the plate and eat it.  Now she does it too.  It's addicting.  I'm 5'11" and weigh about 155 Lbs.  So I definitely don't think it causes weight gain.  I also started using chunks of it (it's solid when refrigerated) as dog treats.  It's a lot cheaper than dog treats at the store and it's certainly healthier than anything you'll find there.  And the dog loves it!  Thanks for making it affordable by selling in bulk.
From: Nate | Date: 10/9/2015 9:43 AM
This stuff has become such a staple in my diet I don't know what I'd do without it.  I cook almost every meal so it's basically swimming in this stuff.  It's like a sauce to me.  I've made my own tallow in the past, but couldn't get it fast enough just by buying whole steers.  I eat the tallow faster than the rest of the steer.  So I tried this and it's flavor is excellent and is very pure.  I put it in 1 quart mason jars and put most of it in the freezer and just have a couple in the fridge as I need them.  I go through about 2-3 quarts per month and none of it gets throw away after cooking.  I eat it all.  My girlfriend thought I was weird when we first starting dating because I'd scrape the excess tallow off the plate and eat it.  Now she does it too.  It's addicting.  I'm 5'11" and weigh about 155 Lbs.  So I definitely don't think it causes weight gain.  I also started using chunks of it (it's solid when refrigerated) as dog treats.  It's a lot cheaper than dog treats at the store and it's certainly healthier than anything you'll find there.  And the dog loves it!  Thanks for making it affordable by selling in bulk.
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A great deal and a great product!
This product has been a lifesaver.  My son who is a very picky eater doesn't consume many, if any healthy foods.  Cooking his foods in this tallow has given me a way to introduce healthy fats into his diet.  Not to mention the taste is delicious!  We use it everyday.  
From: Wendy | Date: 9/20/2015 8:41 AM
This product has been a lifesaver.  My son who is a very picky eater doesn't consume many, if any healthy foods.  Cooking his foods in this tallow has given me a way to introduce healthy fats into his diet.  Not to mention the taste is delicious!  We use it everyday.  
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Absolutely delicious!
I consume my beef tallow in broth everyday!  It makes it richer, delicious and very healthy for me!  Taste is superb!! I also use it to cook with as well and performs wonderfully!
From: Cara | Date: 6/5/2015 11:06 AM
I consume my beef tallow in broth everyday!  It makes it richer, delicious and very healthy for me!  Taste is superb!! I also use it to cook with as well and performs wonderfully!
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