STOVE TOP-RENDERED LARD
Waste not, want not! Homemade lard comes in handy in all kinds of recipes, including these Biscochitos. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 711.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Yield Makes 1 to 1 1/2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Working in batches, cut, grate, or grind fat into small pieces. If the fat begins to soften in your hands, return it to the refrigerator until firm.
- Place ground fat in a heavy-bottomed pot set over very low heat. Add 1 cup water. Leave on stove until completely melted, 4 to 5 hours. As fat renders, crispy cracklings will form, rising to the surface of the bubbling fat. Use a slotted spoon to remove cracklings to a paper towel-lined plate. These are best eaten sprinkled with salt.
- Strain rendered lard through a fine sieve and pour into jars. Lard may be stored at room temperature just like olive oil. It may also be stored in the refrigerator with no change to flavor or texture.
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Muhammed Suso
susom@gmail.comI don't think I like the taste of lard.
Nandy Pharidah
n_p@hotmail.frThis recipe seems like it would be a lot of work.
Aamir Jamali
jamali80@gmail.comI'm not sure if I'm brave enough to try this recipe.
Desiree Nkosi
desiree25@hotmail.comThanks for sharing this recipe!
Juliana Awortwi
juliana-a@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe.
Fahim Munshi
fahim-munshi@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork fat.
Ndagire Jane
jane_ndagire100@yahoo.comI'm so glad I found this recipe. I've been wanting to make my own lard for a long time.
Thandeka Emmie
t-e@gmail.comI love the flavor of lard. It's so much better than vegetable oil.
Jibon Chowdhury
j@gmail.comLard is so versatile. I use it for everything from frying to baking.
Sweetmix Gh
g-sweetmix49@hotmail.comI've been looking for a good recipe for rendered lard for a while. This one is perfect!
Laura Vyner
l.vyner@yahoo.comI was surprised at how much lard I got from a pound of pork fat. I'll definitely be using this recipe again.
han
han10@yahoo.comI've never rendered lard before, but this recipe made it seem easy. I'll definitely be doing it again.
Darryl Robinson
rd62@gmail.comI love making my own lard. It's so much better than store-bought, and it's really easy to do.
Anosh Ch
canosh100@hotmail.comThis is the best and easiest recipe for rendered lard. I've been using it for years and it always turns out perfect.