I'm severely lactose intolerant, so I use it in all sorts of things. My fridge usually contains lard, suet, and schmaltz, and I use them as my go-to shortenings where most people would reach for the butter. Really good leaf lard has very little pig flavor, and can be used in things like banana bread or pancakes. The more strongly-flavored stuff that comes off of e.g., a shoulder is better for things like tamales where you want the pig flavor to show through.
In my opinion, the greatest application of lard (the one where nothing else will really do) is making tortillas. Contact me if you want a recipe.
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Date: 2009-06-23 03:24 am (UTC)In my opinion, the greatest application of lard (the one where nothing else will really do) is making tortillas. Contact me if you want a recipe.