STOVE TOP-RENDERED LARD
Waste not, want not! Homemade lard comes in handy in all kinds of recipes, including these Biscochitos. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 711.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Yield Makes 1 to 1 1/2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
- Working in batches, cut, grate, or grind fat into small pieces. If the fat begins to soften in your hands, return it to the refrigerator until firm.
- Place ground fat in a heavy-bottomed pot set over very low heat. Add 1 cup water. Leave on stove until completely melted, 4 to 5 hours. As fat renders, crispy cracklings will form, rising to the surface of the bubbling fat. Use a slotted spoon to remove cracklings to a paper towel-lined plate. These are best eaten sprinkled with salt.
- Strain rendered lard through a fine sieve and pour into jars. Lard may be stored at room temperature just like olive oil. It may also be stored in the refrigerator with no change to flavor or texture.
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Amahle Ndlovu
[email protected]I love the flavor that lard adds to food.
SiMO YT2
[email protected]This is a great way to use up leftover pork fat.
M Bellamy
[email protected]Lard is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of ways. I'm so glad I learned how to render it.
Kami king
[email protected]I've even used lard to make candles. They burn cleanly and they have a nice, warm glow.
Lovely Sahi
[email protected]Lard is also great for frying. It has a high smoke point, so it doesn't burn easily.
Taniwaka Waho
[email protected]I've also used lard to make cornbread. It gives the cornbread a moist, tender crumb.
Zaifi Rana
[email protected]I love using lard to make biscuits. They turn out so light and fluffy.
Ireshan Kumara
[email protected]I've been using this recipe for years and it never fails. The lard is always perfect.
Amirzebkhan khan
[email protected]This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.
Alex Roy
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe. I've been using store-bought lard for years, but homemade lard is so much better. It has a much richer flavor and texture.
Miraj Sheikh7
[email protected]I was surprised at how easy it was to render lard. I thought it would be a long and messy process, but it was actually quite simple. And the lard turned out so well!
Ahmad Jaan
[email protected]I've also used lard to make soap, and it works wonderfully. The soap is gentle and moisturizing, and it has a nice, clean scent.
PHEZZIE SIBIYA
[email protected]I love using lard to make pie crusts. It gives them a flaky, tender texture that's simply irresistible.
Mwenda Chanda
[email protected]This recipe is a game-changer! I've always been intimidated by the thought of rendering lard, but this method is so easy and straightforward. The result is a beautiful, creamy lard that's perfect for cooking.