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'''Lard''' is the [[fat]] of a [[pig]] or [[cow]], melted and strained from the tissue while cooking. Once cooled, it is pale white in color and solid. It is sold in blocks similar to [[butter]].  

'''Lard''' is the rendered [[fat]] of a [[pig]]. At room temperature, it is pale white in color and solid. It is sold in blocks similar to [[butter]].  

==WWII Rationing==

==WWII Rationing==

In [[Britain]] during [[WWII]], [[rationing]] meant that butter was unavailable for many and lard (which keeps well even at room temperature) started to be used in its place.  

In [[Britain]] during [[WWII]], butter was in very short supply and severely [[rationing|rationed]], so lard (which keeps well even at room temperature) started to be used in its place.  

==Traditional Recipes==

==Traditional Recipes==

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 lardy cakes and "lardy bombers", pastry cases filled with seasoned lard and deep fried.

Although lard was originally used as a frying medium, over the years many recipes have been created using lard as an ingredient. Traditional British delicacies made from lard include lardy cakes and "lardy bombers", pastry cases filled with seasoned lard and deep fried.

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