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 "drippings" in some parts of Britain.
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'''Lard''' ('''''L'''arge '''A'''nimal '''R'''esidual '''D'''ripping'') 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 "drippings" in some parts of Britain.