There’s no other cooking fat that makes delicious home fries like lard does. Back in the day, lard was a household staple, but with the (unjustified) vilification of saturated animal fats, lard fell out of favor. Now we know eating lard won’t cause you to immediately drop dead of a heart attack; in fact, it’s healthier than eating trans fats, like margarine.

Lard makes the home fries perfectly crispy on the outside and soft inside. A dollop of lard in slow cooker beans imparts a bit of flavor – assuming you don’t have a ham hock handy to toss in – and slight creaminess. Lard also makes lovely, fluffy biscuits or dumplings for chicken and dumplings. Some people even eat it on toast! Continue reading “Cooking With Lard – Yeah, Lard” →