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Steak n Shake to Fry Fries in Beef Tallow: “An Authentic Way”

Steak n Shake to Fry Fries in Beef Tallow: “An Authentic Way”

The chain is saying goodbye to vegetable oil frying.

Steak n Shake is already known for serving up some of the best fries around. But now, the burger chain is making a change by frying its signature fries in a way that focuses on flavor and authenticity.

The fast-food chain announced that it is switching to 100% all-natural beef tallow for frying its fries, bringing back a traditional method to create “the best fries possible.”

“Our fries will now be cooked in an authentic way, 100% beef tallow, in order to achieve the highest quality and best taste,” said Chris Ward, the spokesperson for Steak n Shake. 

Beef tallow is a type of fat typically sourced from cows. 

According to the chain, the switch from vegetable oil to 100% all-natural beef tallow will be completed by the end of February 2025.

Recently, Steak n Shake announced on X (formerly Twitter) its move to use beef tallow. “Steak n Shake to Use 100% Beef Tallow. No Cap,” the post read. 

Many fans were thrilled, with one saying, “This is absolutely epic.”

Another wrote, “Hell yeah!! SMART MOVE. I haven’t eaten there in years but this will be a new pit stop on road trips”

Others offered suggestions, such as “Consider sourcing your beef tallow from locally raised, grass-fed cows.”