by Stonecrop Farm | Nov 3, 2023 | How to Render Lard
Slowly cook leaf fat until melted. Once chilled, it will solidify into a smooth, white substance you can use for baking, sautéing, and general cooking. It’s flavor-neutral, so you won’t find any lingering pork flavor!
by Stonecrop Farm | Nov 3, 2023 | How to Render Lard
Now let’s get that beautiful lard ready for storage so you can use it any time you want!
by Stonecrop Farm | Nov 3, 2023 | How to Render Lard
Here’s our basic walkthrough of how to go from solid raw fat to perfectly rendered lard. For back fat, rendering will take 6-8 hours. For leaf fat, rendering will take about 4 hours.
by Stonecrop Farm | Nov 3, 2023 | How to Render Lard
Let’s go through the basics of the different types of fat in your Half Pig, plus the supplies that you’ll want to have before you start rendering.
