If you can't find suet then we have found thatgrated vegetable shortening (such as Trex, Crisco or Copha)is a good substitute. To grate the shortening firstly freeze a stick or block of it until firm but not solid (this usually takes about 30 minutes). Suet Tips and its Many Uses -...
Vegetable shorteningis a white, solid fat made from vegetable oils. In the UK it is sold under the brand names Trex, Flora White or Cookeen. In the US Crisco is the best known and there is also an organic solid vegetable shortening made by Earth Balance. What was before Crisco? Crisco,...