This versatile fat makes my tamales, fried chicken, noodles, and baked goods so much better.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are certain classic recipes out there that every home chef should keep readily available in their back pocket, and fried chicken is one ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Some fried chicken recipes call for frying in vegetable oil, some use shortening instead. Chef Matt Abdoo, however, proposes a third option: ...

The name of this cookbook says it all. Yes, it is all about cooking with lard, or "The lost art of cooking with your grandmother's secret ingredient." My grandmother used lard sometimes and her food ...

It's hard to imagine now a world in which lard was a sought-after ingredient. But that's exactly what it was during the Second World War, when, along with other fats and oils, it was rationed in both ...

Coast Packing Company’s 8th Annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest celebrated the perfect mix of creativity, tradition, flavor and innovation. As a leading supplier of animal fat shortenings like lard and ...

Use lard or very cold butter for a flaky crust. Avoid overworking dough to prevent a tough texture. Pre-bake the bottom crust to prevent sogginess. Soften vegetables before adding them to the filling.