Homemade Suet Cakes
DIY suet cakes are an economical way to feed the birds the fat they need in winter to generate extra body heat and increase energy.
Servings: 1 cake
Cost: $5
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Spoon
- Molds
Ingredients
- 1 cup Birdseed
- ½ cup Dried Fruit (cherries, cranberries, blueberries, etc)
- ½ cup Peanuts (non-salted only)
- 1 cup Oats
- 1 cup Melted Lard
Instructions
- Put the birdseed, dried fruit, peanuts and oats in a mixing bowl and stir.
- Melt the lard in a glass bowl or mixing cup in the microwave.
- Pour lard over the birdseed mixture and stir until well mixed.
- Spoon the wet birdseed mixture into your mold and push firmly down into the mold.
- Cover and put in the refrigerator to speed up the setting time.
- Once firm, put in your suet cake holders for the birds to enjoy!
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Notes
Homemade suet cakes should be stored in the refrigerator and used within 3 months.
They can also be stored in the freezer for up to 1 year.