Pork Lard & Crispy Pork Lard
Render a batch of homemade pork lard, chill and use it whenever you need it for cooking.
Ingredients
- Pork fats
- Water
Instructions
- Cut pork fats into similar-sized small pieces, so they will cook at the same time.
- Add pork fats into a large pot (if not it may overflow) and water just enough to cover the fat.
- Bring water to a boil, then turn heat to low and let it simmer. Stir occasionally.
- The actual rendering will start after the water has evaporated and you'll see a lot of bubbling (the pork fats are getting fried in it's own lard). Always keep the heat at low and stir occasionally.
- The pork fats will turn golden brown and crispy, and it is ready when you no longer see bubbling. Strain out the crispy pork lard.
- Let the lard cool in the pot, then filter to remove any bits while transferring it to an airtight container.
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Notes
- You can sprinkle some salt over the crispy pork lard and eat it as a snack.