Pomatum (Hair Pomade)

Ingredients

• 1 pound White mutton suet (Well boiled in hot water and washed to remove salt)
• 1 quart Hot water for boiling suet (For initial boiling and washing of suet)
• 0.5 pound Fresh lard (8 ounces)
• 0.25 pound Beeswax (4 ounces; use less if mixture is too hard)
• 15 drops Oil of cloves or preferred essential oil (Clove oil recommended, but any preferred scent may be used)

Instructions

1. 1Place the mutton suet in a pot with 1 quart of hot water. Bring to a boil and boil thoroughly to remove salt and impurities. Drain and wash the suet well with clean water. Pat dry completely with a clean cloth.
2. 2Allow the washed suet to dry completely. This may take 30-60 minutes at room temperature, or pat thoroughly dry with clean towels.
3. 3In a clean pot over low heat, melt together the dried mutton suet, fresh lard, and beeswax. Stir occasionally until completely melted and well combined.
4. 4Pour the melted mixture into an earthenware vessel or heat-safe bowl. Stir continuously as it cools to prevent separation and ensure even texture.
5. 5Once the mixture has cooled to a thick, creamy consistency but is not yet solid, beat in 15 drops of oil of cloves or your preferred essential oil. Mix thoroughly to distribute the scent evenly throughout the pomatum.
6. 6Continue stirring occasionally until the pomatum is completely cold and has set to a firm consistency. Store in a covered container at room temperature. If the final product is too hard, remelt and add less beeswax.