Animal fats occupy a special place in the diet of people. And if in the national cuisines of certain peoples of the world they have been used since the times of domesticating animals by humans, then some of them began to be used by Europeans not so long ago. So, one of these products is sheep’s mutton. About what it is, what is its usefulness and possible application, later in the article.
What is mutton kurdyuk, anatomical description
Kurdyuk mutton is fat that accumulates in a special bag under the tail of a fat tail sheep. This growth helps mountain sheep survive the winter, replenishing its body with useful components and protecting it from the cold. Not every sheep has these formations; they are inherent only to some breeds and are formed upon reaching a certain age of an individual. These fat deposits are collected in the sacrum and, in addition, on the last vertebrae. The top of the tail is covered with wool. According to scientists, his education depends on the nutrition of animals and their living conditions.
The weight of this formation depends entirely on the size of the carcass and can reach from 10 to 30 kilograms.
Chemical composition and calorie content
100 g of fat contains 900 kcal. It is enriched with vitamins, minerals and trace elements. The composition of mutton fat tail includes vitamins of the following groups:
- AT;
- AND;
- E;
- PP
In addition, mutton fat has a huge list of useful trace elements that can enrich your body. In a large volume, it contains trace elements: lanolin and high density lipoprotein cholesterol. This type of cholesterol helps to cleanse the human body of toxins and harmful accumulations. There are also a large number of natural components, such as:
- copper;
- sodium;
- magnesium;
- calcium and others.
The use of this product in food helps enrich the human body with useful elements, but it is necessary to monitor the amount of fat consumed, because it has a fairly high number of calories.
Useful and harmful properties
This fat has been popular for a long time, although its price can be high. The degree of usefulness of the product will be determined by the type and gender of the individual.
You should know! When and where the sheep were first domesticated, it is very difficult to say for years ago. Most scientists agree that this happened on the territory of modern Turkey 6–7 thousand years ago.
The list of useful properties include the following:
- The presence of vitamins and minerals in this product has a positive effect on human immunity, helping to avoid vitamin deficiency.
- Fat, despite its high calorie content, is a product that is quickly absorbed by the body without creating discomfort.
- Useful components help to improve nervous resistance to stress, calming and normalizing well-being.
- Kurdyuk helps get rid of drowsiness, fatigue, lethargy.
- It is useful for men, it has a positive effect on the reproductive system, thanks to Omega-9 acids, which, even after treatment, remain more than 50%.
- Helps rid the body of toxins and mucus accumulated in the lungs.
- Blood cells contain antioxidants that help lower the temperature and cure the flu.
- It is an element of medicines that help in the treatment of abrasions, bruises and deep wounds.
Video: the use of fat tail in medicine
A small amount of this fat will help get rid of problems with vision and hair loss. Its use will help strengthen the brain activity of a person, protecting brain cells from aging.
It should be understood that the calorie content of this product is high, therefore, taking it as a food, you must limit yourself in quantity. In addition, the high content of fat tail fat has a negative effect on the cardiovascular system, so people with such problems should completely avoid its use. If a person has a weak intestine or stomach, the use of fat in food will also be inappropriate.
Did you know? Mountain sheep are one of the few large mammals that can live at an altitude of more than 5 km above sea level.
Where to apply
Fat tail fat is used in various areas of human life, such as cosmetology, cooking, medicine.
Cosmetology
In the composition of tail fat there is a component - lanolin. In cosmetology, it is used to prepare anti-aging skin products. Fat helps smooth wrinkles and restores skin freshness. It looks like a protective layer of the skin, so it gently envelops it, creating a smoothing layer. Liquid flesh can be used as a mask for wrinkles, if it is not possible to purchase a cream based on it.
The beneficial components of fat help to activate the work of cell membranes, contributing to the nutrition of the skin with beneficial substances.
Cookery
Kurdyuk is used by culinary specialists from the Caucasus, Asia, and the Middle East in preparing national dishes. They are fatty, but very juicy and have a pleasant delicate taste. In addition, chicken can be salted, and there are more than 10 methods of salting. In addition, dried chicken, chicken in spices, smoked chicken, fried with honey and others are also prepared.
Curdyuk has a special smell, and if you want to get rid of it, there is a special recipe for cooking - boiled chicken in garlic sauce. It will help to remove the smell and grease of this product.
Lamb fat is drowned for frying meat, thereby replacing oil, for cooking pilaf and other dishes.Medicine
This fat is used in the treatment of varicose manifestations, relieves joint pain. For this, thin pieces of fat tail are tied to problem areas for 15-20 minutes. Also, fat has antiviral properties, which means it is used in the preparation of medicines for colds. In addition, kurdyuk is taken orally to treat a failure of the hormonal background of a person, it activates brain activity and improves vision. It has a positive effect on the reproductive system in men, therefore it is used in drugs for potency.
Important! Lamb fat is an excellent tool in the treatment of bronchitis: a melted piece of bacon needs to grind the body and cover itself with a warm blanket.
How to cook
Sheep lamb can be cooked in various ways: it can be melted for eating, for frying, and fat tail can also be fried, salted, smoked or stewed in the oven. Following are some recipes for preparing this product.
Cooking Honey Chicken
The algorithm for preparing this recipe is as follows:
- Cut fat into thin slices and put in a cast-iron pan.
- Cook over high heat until the amount of fat is halved.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and place in a well-heated pan.
- Remove lard after it has a golden hue.
- In the container, pour the finished kurdyuk with honey.
The fat is tender and sweet, and is great for serving with mamaliga or pancakes.
Chicken salmon salting
Salo is by no means cut, salted with a whole piece. It is laid out in a pan, sprinkled with salt and pepper, covered with a gauze dressing. After this, the fat is left in a dark, cool place for five days. After all this has been saturated with salt, it is necessary to store the fat tail in a suspended state in a dark place for another 7 days.
After 12 days, it can be cut and eaten.
How to melt fat tail fat
Most often, mutton fat is used in melted cooking. In order to melt the fat tail, you need to finely chop it or beat in a blender, then soak for 15 minutes in cold water. This will help get rid of contaminants that should not be ingested. After that, put it in a thick pan and heat at a temperature of 70 to 90 degrees. Bring to a boil and let cool at room temperature. When the fat tail has cooled, you should push it into the container through cheesecloth to avoid the formation of lumps.
Video: how to melt lamb fat
Selection of tail fat, storage and use
The choice of fat tail must be approached responsibly. Here are the rules to follow:
- Attention should be paid to the elasticity and color of the product. Fresh kurdyuk does not have pink veins and is painted in delicate white.
- Product quality is determined by its appearance in a liquid state. Therefore, it is preliminary to melt a piece of fat and look at its consistency. The liquid should have a transparent color and no sediment at the bottom of the tank.
- There should not be extraneous shades of blue, pink or red, such a low-quality product.
Important! Taking kurdyuk as a separate dish is not recommended, as it can harm your body.
Is there lamb cholesterol?
One of the main trace elements of the product is cholesterol, which allows fat to be absorbed. Cholesterol can be of two types:
- consisting of low density lipoproteins;
- consisting of high density lipoproteins.
The second type is useful cholesterol, which is found in fat tail. This type helps to improve cell regeneration and human brain activity, however, it can disrupt the functioning of the cardiovascular system.
Kurdyuk is a useful product that allows you to maintain your beauty and health. Its use positively affects the nervous, immune, pulmonary and other systems of the body, however, it can also cause some harm. Body weight can be increased, and there is a likelihood of developing heart problems. Having studied this information, you should learn the rules of use and the possible negative consequences of eating bacon.
