Lard isn't sold anymore?
Is lard being sold anymore?
I went to two different groceries, no lard, and no tallow.
(Shame on anyone who even thinks of telling me to use a hydrogenated oil.)
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I've seen it in a lot of grocery stores either with the baking ingredients or at the meat counter. If your grocery store doesn't carry it, you might be able to request it. You might also be more likely to find it at an ethnic grocer, as it is traditionally used in tortillas, tamales, ramen, etc .
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Do they still sell lard?
The grocery store will most likely have shelf-stable lard in the international or Hispanic aisle, and there's a chance they'll have some fresh lard with the meats. You can also find both shelf-stable and fresh lard at your local Hispanic market.Is lard the same as Crisco?
Answer: Lard is actually rendered and clarified pork fat. You can read more here. Crisco\xae, which is a brand name and part of the Smucker's family of brands, is a vegetable shortening.Why is lard so unhealthy?
Lard has about half as much saturated fat as butter, but about double the saturated fat found in olive oil. Saturated fat raises LDLs, the bad cholesterol, and lowers HDLs, the good cholesterol. It's associated with heart disease, hypertension, diabetes and obesity, but it is also vital to metabolism and cell function.Is lard and shortening the same thing?
The main difference between lard and shortening is what they're made from\u2014lard is made out of animal fat while shortening is made from hydrogenated vegetable oil. Lard: Lard is a semi-solid cooking fat made from pork fat.Lard vs Vegetable Oil: Which is Healthier?
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