Real Food: Recipes for Cooking With Lard

Lard. What comes to your mind when you hear that
word? Hopefully it’s the flakiest of pie crusts, crispiest fried chicken and
fluffiest biscuits. This pure fat was used in kitchens for centuries, and
thankfully it’s making a comeback. Food fanatics everywhere are discovering the
difference in their favorite dishes when they use lard in place of hydrogenated
oils such as canola, shortening, margarine, etc. Bake Perfect Pie Crust using
lard, and guests will line up for the recipe. Fry up Henrietta’s Spicy Fried
Chicken to taste how fried chicken is meant to be. Worried about health risks
that have been associated with lard? No need to fret, lard is one of the
purest, healthiest fats available, so long as you purchase it farm fresh or
render it yourself.   

Recipes for Cooking With Lard

Fresh-Baked Cinnamon Rolls
 

Henrietta’s Spicy Fried Chicken
 

Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Biscuits