Butter is a versatile fat which is great for basting meat Beef and duck fat These are the big boys in the kitchen when it comes to flavour. Saturated fats once had a bad reputation, alongside butter (what would we do without it?) for years, but in moderation both are brazen and bold additions. You can buy the marvellous James Whelan Beef Dripping from specialist stores or online, but you’ll also find other incarnations in the supermarket.
Add beef fat to a very hot pan shortly before adding your steak (or other protein) and you’ll get another heap of bovine flavour, as well as attaining a great sear and crust..