Old Fashioned Homemade Soap

A traditional homemade soap recipe using simple ingredients like grease and lye, offering a natural clean with a rustic touch, ideal for those who enjoy old-fashioned craftsmanship.

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Ingredients

  • 9 gallons water
  • 8 pounds grease
  • 1 cup kerosene
  • 1 cup ammonia
  • 1 cup Borax
  • 2 cans lye

Instructions

  1. Cook the mixture outdoors in an old iron laundry kettle over an open fire.
  2. Stir often with a long wooden paddle during the cooking process.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

224 kcal 11% DV

Macronutrients

Protein 0g
Total Fat 24.9g 32% DV
Carbs 0g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 38mg 2% DV
Cholesterol 23.8mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin D 0.6mcg 3% DV
Calcium 2.5mg
Diet fit Under 400 cal

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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