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CTyankee

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77. It was epic...never had it again, but tried...damn...

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Who Killed Lard? [View all] KamaAina Jan 2015 OP

Lard is the only way to go for true biscuits. sinkingfeeling Jan 2015 #1

Beat me to it! n/t benz380 Jan 2015 #4

I never have lard around, I will now. LawDeeDah Jan 2015 #19

True abelenkpe Jan 2015 #62

Um, well, yes, but vegetable lard, not pig. Fawke Em Jan 2015 #73

My mom... TeeYiYi Jan 2015 #88

Real lard makes Crisco seem like lead in biscuits. sinkingfeeling Jan 2015 #102

any flaky pastry. nothing else comes close roguevalley Jan 2015 #99

I actually use mayo, but many Southern women use lard still Tsiyu Jan 2015 #104

The best biscuits are made with lard. n/t benz380 Jan 2015 #2

Do you use all lard or mix lard and butter for your biscuits? ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #5

Making regular biscuits only use lard. Making buttermilk biscuits use lard and buttermilk. benz380 Jan 2015 #20

Try using 2 butter to 1 Lard, make sure the butter is chilled ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #27

Lard, Duck Fat and Bacon Grease are staples in my houshold! ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #3

Crisco? herding cats Jan 2015 #6

That's for bedroom fun not eating! ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #9

Haha! herding cats Jan 2015 #11

Hard to get off the sheets too! :headbang: ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #13

It's a laundry nightmare! herding cats Jan 2015 #18

Is Crisco compatible with latex or silicone? jberryhill Jan 2015 #24

Not sure have not tried, I like the silicone lubes now, which also stain the sheets! ChosenUnWisely Jan 2015 #28

It's vegetable fat. Fawke Em Jan 2015 #75

Pork fat RULES! MohRokTah Jan 2015 #7

Lard not dead fadedrose Jan 2015 #8

I have read that homemade lard is vastly superior to store bought, it is on my 'to do' list. braddy Jan 2015 #10

do you have hogs? ND-Dem Jan 2015 #16

No, but you can ask the butcher for the fat, ask him what day the pork comes in and for braddy Jan 2015 #22

My hogs have no balls and bread bags on their feet jberryhill Jan 2015 #25

DUzy! KamaAina Jan 2015 #30

Duzy indeed!! 2naSalit Jan 2015 #83

Oh ma gerd! I love it. Just l-o-v-e it! nt. ladyVet Jan 2015 #103

You can buy the good kind of lard in specialty stores-- called 'leaf lard'. Marr Jan 2015 #97

That makes sense, but at my income, making it is when I will probably taste it. braddy Jan 2015 #98

Eh, half the fun is in making it F4lconF16 Jan 2015 #100

Mmmmmmmmmmanteca Throd Jan 2015 #12

Do you sell RVs in the Central Valley? KamaAina Jan 2015 #15

I'm in Sac. Very familiar with Lardville, CA and the RV dealership ads. Throd Jan 2015 #45

Sorry, I don't believe they advertise down here. KamaAina Jan 2015 #46

Lard is disgusting melman Jan 2015 #14

Agree. It has an odor that lingers in the food. femmocrat Jan 2015 #69

My mom's best cookies & pie crust were made with lard cyberswede Jan 2015 #17

this is just a guess hfojvt Jan 2015 #21

I haven't a Clue. KamaAina Jan 2015 #23

you didn't read the link either? hfojvt Jan 2015 #32

This message was self-deleted by its author Politicalboi Jan 2015 #26

Lard has a place of honor in any serious kitchen. hifiguy Jan 2015 #29

Well, except kosher or halal ones, I would think JHB Jan 2015 #65

I will grant you that. hifiguy Jan 2015 #66

Here is a description that you may like. braddy Jan 2015 #85

I still use it all the time. cbayer Jan 2015 #31

Lard is something I've never used, SheilaT Jan 2015 #33

You can keep it in the freezer for years. PeaceNikki Jan 2015 #35

Why would I keep it in the freezer? SheilaT Jan 2015 #51

Like any food product, it thaws! PeaceNikki Jan 2015 #53

I suppose. SheilaT Jan 2015 #54

I think it was around the time 'scientists' claimed saturated fat led to weight gain, closeupready Jan 2015 #39

Lard fell out of favor a very long time ago. SheilaT Jan 2015 #52

here's the history as to why... PeaceNikki Jan 2015 #55

Huh. kcr Jan 2015 #70

Yep. hunter Jan 2015 #82

Same here. I was prohibited as a child from using butter closeupready Jan 2015 #58

Ask at your grocery store. SheilaT Jan 2015 #93

I guess so - thing is (as with other animal food products like butter or chicken, etc.), closeupready Jan 2015 #95

I think it all started with the guy who... fadedrose Jan 2015 #78

Trans-fats, high fructose corn syrup, unnecessary use of infant formula... hunter Jan 2015 #34

AIPAC DID IT!!!!11!!! tishaLA Jan 2015 #36

The removal of lard at KFC killed the success mmonk Jan 2015 #37

My grandma used lard in cooking. phylny Jan 2015 #38

Lard makes the absolutely BEST pie crust. djean111 Jan 2015 #40

The Almighty Buck and Convenience killed lard jmowreader Jan 2015 #41

a big reason the older generation KT2000 Jan 2015 #42

Ah yes! That was back in the day when McDonalds french fries were good! Rex Jan 2015 #43

Revolting. nt Codeine Jan 2015 #44

Everyone should read the recent book "Big Fat Surprise." Lex Jan 2015 #47

Lately sugar is being pointed to as the main culprit of heart disease. Arugula Latte Jan 2015 #61

Very well could be true. Lex Jan 2015 #81

The best lard is from a Mexican carcinita Drahthaardogs Jan 2015 #48

Manteca n/t PasadenaTrudy Jan 2015 #64

Thankfully, it was vegetarianism, at least for me kentauros Jan 2015 #49

"Floats by in clusters in our water supply!" Codeine Jan 2015 #80

a lot of authentic Mexican restaurants... IcyPeas Jan 2015 #50

The Paleo crowd is bringing it back oberliner Jan 2015 #56

Proctor & Gamble - early 1900's PeaceNikki Jan 2015 #57

baked salmon with Colbert sauce? KamaAina Jan 2015 #60

Yeah, I'll stick to natural fats. Butter, lard or olive oil depending on the dish. PeaceNikki Jan 2015 #63

Yech. Arugula Latte Jan 2015 #59

Oh, me too! And sweet, unsalted butter at that (I have bp problems). CTyankee Jan 2015 #67

Oh Hell yes! You put butter, EVOO, garlic, and wine in something Arugula Latte Jan 2015 #76

It was epic...never had it again, but tried...damn... CTyankee Jan 2015 #77

maybe when high carb and low fat was seen as healthy JI7 Jan 2015 #68

isn't the fat in animals/fish where a lot of toxins are stored? I use coconut oil KittyWampus Jan 2015 #71

People who care about their health and animals. JanMichael Jan 2015 #72

Jiffy Pie Crust mix has lard as one of the ingredients. haele Jan 2015 #74

So do most of those little fruit pies revmclaren Jan 2015 #79

This is my favorite article on lard and instructions on making it. braddy Jan 2015 #84

Lard makes the best meatballs. nt msanthrope Jan 2015 #86

Lard is better for you that margarine or other vegetable oils Blue_In_AK Jan 2015 #87

Praise the Lard daleo Jan 2015 #89

I bought lard recently to season cast iron pans. Lilyhoney Jan 2015 #90

Wait..didn't I read some where yuiyoshida Jan 2015 #91

Upton Sinclair JVS Jan 2015 #92

I grew up on a farm over sixty years ago Silver Swan Jan 2015 #94

mom kept a coffee can to pour in bacon drippings for other uses Liberal_in_LA Jan 2015 #96

My Grandmother taught me how to make pie crust. Puglover Jan 2015 #101