Who Killed Lard?
Posted by glen from www.npr.org
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Grandma cooked things that can't be recreated without the stuff.
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elancaster65, MacTexas, Razorback and 2 others like this
Grandma cooked things that can't be recreated without the stuff.
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elancaster65 5 years, 6 months ago
It comes from pigs.
As does bacon.
And ribs.
And sausage.
And ham.
And all kinds of other tasty things porcine related.
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Razorback 5 years, 6 months ago
When I cook bacon, I always make sure to strain and save the leftover grease. I have a small metal can for that purpose. I attach a coffee filter to the top of the can with a rubber band then pour the grease to clean out impurities. I keep the can in the fridge and as it cools, it basically becomes a type of lard. We use it often when cooking. Great for eggs, sauteing veggies or oiling a cast iron skillet before cornbread.
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glen 5 years, 6 months ago
I do the same. Another use that a friend showed me: use the above bacon grease for cooking popcorn. It's fantastic.
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Razorback 5 years, 6 months ago
That is something I will definitely have to try.
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