Difference between revisions of "Lard"
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| − | Lard is the fat of a pig | + | '''Lard''' is the fat of a pig, 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]]. |
==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, [[rationing]] meant that butter was unavailable for many and 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 | + | 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. |
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
Revision as of 19:18, June 15, 2007
Lard is the fat of a pig, 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.
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.
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.
Links
http://www.foodandwine.com/articles/lard-the-new-health-food
