Render lard

How to render lard, easily at home. Information on where to source your lard and the different types to choose from.

It was the mystery of the missing pig fat… That almost sounds like it could go with a Nancy Drew novel, huh? Our first home butchering experience was last year when we cut up our steer. (If you are curious about the emotional aspect of butchering one of your own animals, you’ll find this post interesting.) […]

Lard is a perfect fat in so many ways. Its high smoke point makes it an excellent choice for frying. Its large fat molecules give pastries and pie crusts a beautiful, flakey texture. My favorite reason to use lard? It's super high in Vitamin D! It's time to bring back the ages-old tradition of rendering fat in our kitchens! Here's how to render lard in your crock pot.

How to render lard in a crockpot the easy way

Rendering fat is a traditional skill that involves slowly cooking down animal fats and it's making a comeback in homestead kitchens. It's easy to do, affordable, and provides a versatile fat source for high-heat cooking and making things like candles, soap, and skin care products!

Our pioneer ancestors rendered lard on a regular basis. Did they know something we don't? Here's the easy way to render lard.

How to render lard perfectly in a crock pot. Also, a compelling look into why lard should be considered a healthy cooking fat!

Easy steps to rendering and purifying tallow and lard at home!

Six Tips for Rendering Snow White Lard - Reformation Acres

Taking your beef fat and rendering it into tallow is a great way to use up the whole animal you butcher, along with health benefits!