Suet storage and shelf life? (2 Viewers)

[jzmtl]

I bought a bulk pack of commercial suet, but it turned out so far the birds around here don't like it.

So how should I store them, and how long can they be kept? Right now I keep them in basement but thinking I could take them out to the shed and let them freeze for the winter.

 

[fugl]

I store commercial suet cakes in the garage all year round, including in the summer when I don't feed the birds. The summers here are quite hot and the garage is poorly insulated, but I've never had any problems with spoilage.

 

[jzmtl]

Thanks, good to know. Come to think of it rendered fat is probably pretty stable, I've left bacon fat candle outside in the weather for months with no sign of spoilage.

 

[LisaQK]

I keep mine stored in an extra fridge or freezer in the garage, mostly because I'll do anything to prevent rodents! But my supplier did say both is acceptable.