{"id":976,"date":"2022-11-20T06:19:39","date_gmt":"2022-11-20T06:19:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khetwise.com\/blog\/cooking-with-lard-and-how-to-render-lard-yourself\/"},"modified":"2022-11-20T06:19:39","modified_gmt":"2022-11-20T06:19:39","slug":"cooking-with-lard-and-how-to-render-lard-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/khetwise.com\/blog\/cooking-with-lard-and-how-to-render-lard-yourself\/","title":{"rendered":"Cooking With Lard and How to Render Lard Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to cooking fats, there are a lot of options and even conflicting information about which one(s) are the best to use. We\u2019ve been experimenting with different cooking fats for years and our favorite for its properties, versatility, and health benefits is cooking with lard.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this post we will give you a complete breakdown of everything to know about cooking with lard and how to render it yourself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Lard is the primary fat used in our kitchen, let&#039;s talk about why and how you can render it yourself\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Etb1fTWWVIg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When we began down this homesteading path, we were compelled by the idea of eating nose to tail, letting no part of the animal be wasted. Then as we began raising animals ourselves for meat, this became even more important to us. Part of eating nose to tail meant putting to use the animal fat and learning to cook with things like lard and tallow.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we began using lard in our home kitchen, we really began to appreciate lard in cooking and understand why this traditional fat was so prized.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is Lard?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lard is the fat from a pig taken from the fattiest portions of the animal, usually the butt, belly, and shoulder. It is white, solid but soft, and when heated it melts down to a rendered lard for common use in home kitchens.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When talking about lard, you will likely hear the term leaf lard. Leaf lard is lard taken from the leaf-shaped fat around the pig\u2019s kidneys. This is a particularly prized form of lard as it is generally smoother and creamier than lard taken from other parts of the animal and is especially good for use in baking.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm.jpg\" alt=\"pork leaf lard sourced from a local farm\" class=\"wp-image-2357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pork-leaf-lard-sourced-from-a-local-farm-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">History of Lard<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For hundreds of years, lard has been the primary cooking fat. This made sense.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lard was easy to access and is an extremely stable fat meaning it could keep for long periods of time without spoiling. It was kept in pantries and used for everything. Centuries ago, lard was even used to preserve raw meat by covering the meat in lard for long term storage. This is where the term \u2018larder\u2019 originated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, how did this traditional fat go out of style? In the early 20<sup>th<\/sup> century, Upton Sinclair wrote \u201cThe Jungle.\u201d While fictional, this story shared grotesque descriptions of the meat processing industry including the procurement of lard.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"how to render your own lard at home\" class=\"wp-image-2358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-at-home-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then in 1907, hydrogenated cottonseed oil (Crisco) was invented. It looked and acted exactly like lard but without coming from a pig. Ads were run touting the purity of Crisco while slandering the making and use of lard. In the decades that followed lard was out and Crisco and other lab made hydrogenated vegetable oils were in. You can read more about that story from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/sections\/money\/2012\/02\/03\/146356117\/who-killed-lard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this NPR article<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only in recent history is lard making a comeback. The benefits of this traditional fat are being resurrected and the truth about the negative health implications of hydrogenated oils are coming out.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is Cooking with Lard Healthy?<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cooking with lard can without a doubt be part of a healthy diet and lifestyle. <\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lard (like all fats) are a combination of monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and saturated fats. But lard, like other fats that are solid at room temperature, is higher in saturated fats. Saturated fats have been demonized for being artery clogging, cholesterol raising, and heart disease causing. But new evidence is revealing that the saturated fat in lard might actually be the more healthful choice.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The role of cholesterol is to reduce inflammation in the body. And actually, about 75% of cholesterol is produced from the body itself, and not from food consumption. Therefore, if the body is not taking enough cholesterol that is needed, it will just make more itself.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"cooking with lard and rendering it at home\" class=\"wp-image-2359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-and-rendering-it-at-home-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The saturated fat in lard is responsible for raising HDL (high density lipoproteins, aka the \u201cgood\u201d cholesterol) and changing LDL (low density lipoproteins) from small and dense (which are the type that can cause issues in the body) with larger LDL. Because of the way saturated fat is interacting with cholesterol in the body, it is not responsible for causing the damage that was previously believed. If you are interested in digging deeper in the science and current research around the topic of saturated fats, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doctorkiltz.com\/saturated-fat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One important thing to point out here is that the health of the pig matters. Toxins are generally stored in fat tissue so making sure to know how your pig is raised and their diet can make a big difference in the health of the lard from the animal.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits of Using Lard for Cooking<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lard is Heat Stable<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The smoke point of lard is around 370\u00b0F. This means that it is a great fat for use in frying or cooking in high heat. When cooking with fats with lower smoke points, they are much more likely to form free radicals if burned or heated too high, which is known to be cancer causing.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lard has a Neutral Flavor<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One might think that lard would taste and smell porky, but in reality, the flavor is quite neutral. This makes it an excellent choice for cooking a variety of foods and even baking with. From frying chicken, saut\u00e9ing eggs, roasting vegetables, or making the best pie crust out there, lard is the perfect choice.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lard is a Great Local and Affordable Option<\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike coconut oil, olive oil, or avocado oil which could never be purchased locally where we live in the Midwest US, lard is readily available from many farms. Not only is it easy to come by, it\u2019s also generally very affordable and you may even be able to find a farm giving it away.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard.jpg\" alt=\"how to render your own lard\" class=\"wp-image-2360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-585x878.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/how-to-render-your-own-lard-333x500.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cooking with Lard<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There is very little that is different about cooking with lard versus any other type of fat. As we talked about above, because it is a very stable fat with a high smoke point, it\u2019s a great option for stir-frying, frying, or roasting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan.jpg\" alt=\"cooking with lard on cast iron pan\" class=\"wp-image-2361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cooking-with-lard-on-cast-iron-pan-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We like to reserve leaf lard for baking because it tends to be smoother and creamier. In our opinion, leaf lard is the best fat, especially if you are looking to make the flakiest pie crust or biscuit.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The back fat or fat taken from other parts of the pig is ideal for other cooking purposed like cooking vegetables, eggs, or meat.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to Render Lard<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While it may sound intimidating, I promise that rendering your own lard at home is quite simple.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can slow cook your lard in a crockpot. But my preferred method is to do it in a Dutch oven on the stove.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/strained-pork-cracklings-from-making-lard.jpg\" alt=\"strained pork cracklings from making lard\" class=\"wp-image-2368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/strained-pork-cracklings-from-making-lard.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/strained-pork-cracklings-from-making-lard-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/strained-pork-cracklings-from-making-lard-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/strained-pork-cracklings-from-making-lard-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/strained-pork-cracklings-from-making-lard-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/strained-pork-cracklings-from-making-lard-585x878.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/strained-pork-cracklings-from-making-lard-250x375.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/strained-pork-cracklings-from-making-lard-550x825.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/strained-pork-cracklings-from-making-lard-120x180.jpg 120w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/strained-pork-cracklings-from-making-lard-333x500.jpg 333w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">&#8211; 3-5 pounds of pork fat<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Directions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">1. Chop pork fat into small pieces (I aim for around 1\u201d).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">2. Place fat in large, heavy bottomed pot or crockpot.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2363\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home.jpg\" alt=\"cutting pork fat to render lard at home\" class=\"wp-image-2363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/cutting-pork-fat-to-render-lard-at-home-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2362\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard.jpg\" alt=\"pot of leaf lard for rendering lard\" class=\"wp-image-2362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pot-of-leaf-lard-for-rendering-lard-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">3. Cook on low-med heat or a low setting on your crockpot.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">4. Let cook until your fat has all been cooked down to a liquid.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2364\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top.jpg\" alt=\"lard being rendered on stove top\" class=\"wp-image-2364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-being-rendered-on-stove-top-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2365\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top.jpg\" alt=\"lard just about finished rendering on stove top\" class=\"wp-image-2365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/lard-just-about-finished-rendering-on-stove-top-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">5. Strain out the remaining bits (cracklings)* and pour liquid lard into jars.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2366\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard.jpg\" alt=\"straining cracklings from lard\" class=\"wp-image-2366\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/straining-cracklings-from-lard-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"2367\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars.jpg\" alt=\"pouring leaf lard into mason jars\" class=\"wp-image-2367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-1170x780.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-585x390.jpg 585w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-263x175.jpg 263w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-550x367.jpg 550w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-270x180.jpg 270w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/pouring-leaf-lard-into-mason-jars-750x500.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:22px\">6. Store in cool, dark place. We usually store in the fridge for several months.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*The cracklings are one of the tastiest parts of rendering lard! Our favorite way to use cracklings is to stir fry them into some cooked greens or vegetables.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background\" style=\"background-color:#6eb48c;color:#6eb48c\"\/>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:26px\"><strong>For more of our staple homestead recipes, check out our posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:26px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/how-to-make-butter-from-raw-milk-in-a-blender\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How to Make Butter from Raw Milk In a Blender<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/easy-farmhouse-cheddar-hard-cheese-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Easy Farmhouse Cheddar Hard Cheese Recipe<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"fd-form-636019b28d1a1ae7948da256\"><\/div>\n<p><script>\n  window.fd('form', {\n    formId: '636019b28d1a1ae7948da256',\n    containerEl: '#fd-form-636019b28d1a1ae7948da256'\n  });\n<\/script><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pin it for later!<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-81977\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/fromscratchfarmstead.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/4.png 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to cooking fats, there are a lot of options and even conflicting information about which one(s) are the best to use. 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