| − | '''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 [[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]]. |
| − | 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. |