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Lard is the fat of a pig, or other animal such as a cow, melted and strained from the tissue whilst cooking. Once cooled, it is pale white in colour and solid. It is sold in blocks similar to [[butter]].  It is alternatively known as "dripping" in some parts of Britain.

Lard is the fat of a pig, or other animal such as a cow, melted and strained from the tissue whilst cooking. Once cooled, it is pale white in color and solid. It is sold in blocks similar to [[butter]].  It is alternatively known as "dripping" in some parts of Britain.

==WWII Rationing==

==WWII Rationing==

==Traditional Recipes==

==Traditional Recipes==

Although lard was originally used as an oil for the frying of other foods, over the years many recepies have been created using lard as an ingredient. Traditional British delicacies made from lard include lard soup, dripping and beetroot sandwiches, [[Lancashire]] lardy cakes and "lardy bombers", pastry cases filled with seasoned lard and deep fried.

Although lard was originally used as an oil for the frying of other foods, over the years many recipes have been created using lard as an ingredient. Traditional British delicacies made from lard include lard soup, dripping and beetroot sandwiches, [[Lancashire]] lardy cakes and "lardy bombers", pastry cases filled with seasoned lard and deep fried.

==Links==

==Links==

http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/lard-the-new-health-food

http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/lard-the-new-health-food

[[Category:Food and drink]]

[[Category:Food and drink]]