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How to Make Lard From Pork Fat

If you have been following me for a while, you may have noticed how I frequently use lard in my recipes. And now, I have finally decided to make my own, which I share here in this in-depth guide to rendering pork fat into lard.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 10
Calories 905 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1000 g of pork fat
  • 1 green onion
  • 3 slices of ginger
  • 1 tablespoon of cooking wine

Instructions
 

  • Slice the pork fat evenly into smaller pieces. Wear gloves to avoid oily hands if you wish. The smaller the pieces, the faster they render.
  • Put the pork fat slices directly into a pot of water. The water should be just enough to submerge all the pork fat pieces.
  • Add green onion, ginger slices, and a dash of cooking wine.
  • Blanch for 3 minutes. Then, remove the blanched pork fat and drain the water.
  • Pour a bowl of water into the iron pot for rendering. Adding water helps prevent the pork fat at the bottom from burning and allows the fat to render slowly.
  • Place the pork fat in the pot and start boiling it on medium heat. Boil until the water starts to evaporate and the oil is released.
  • Lower the fire to low heat. Maintain low heat throughout the rendering process. This assures a white and fragrant lard without the burnt or smoky taste.
  • After about fifteen minutes, the cracklings float and the lard is ready. It should have a light golden color.
  • Strain the lard to separate residue and bits of cracklings. Transfer the lard to a heat-resistant container and refrigerate overnight. Allow the lard to cool down before storing in the fridge.
  • After refrigerating, you will have a white solidified lard.

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Nutrition

Calories: 905kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 0.04gFat: 100gSaturated Fat: 39gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 45gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 0.3mgPotassium: 6mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 0.04gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 0.02mg
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