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Homemade Suet Cake Recipe

See how you can easily make homemade suet cakes to help the birds and other animals who are braving it through the cold winter months.
Active Time10 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Gardening
Yield: 6
Author: Patti Estep
Cost: $30

Materials

  • 2 16 oz Lard containers
  • 2 cups Peanut Butter
  • 4 cups cornmeal
  • 4 cups birdseed

Instructions

  • Melt the lard in a large pot.
  • Add peanut butter and heat until combined.
  • Add cornmeal. Stir well
  • Remove from heat and add birdseed.
  • Pour into plastic containers and freeze. 

Notes

This is best to use during the cold weather as the lard and peanut butter will melt in the heat.
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