Homemade Soap
Homemade soap crafted from simple ingredients like grease, cracklings, and lye, offering a traditional cleansing experience. Suitable for those interested in soap-making or natural personal care products, this process yields durable, effective soap with a rustic, authentic feel.
Ingredients
- 8 lb. grease or cracklings
- 4 cans lye
- 3 to 4 gal. water ⓘ
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients and cook in a large black kettle until lye eats up grease and cracklings.
- Let set in the pot overnight or until cold and set.
- Next day, cut into pieces.