Unrendered Fresh Pork Leaf Lard

ABOUT THIS CUT: Pricing is set per package and starts at $24.99 for a package with a weight between 3.85-3.91lbs.
 
WHAT IS IT?: Pork leaf lard, rendered from the visceral fat around a pig's kidneys, is highly prized for its neutral flavor and high, delicate quality. Because it is odorless and mild, it is ideal for both sweet and savory baking (producing exceptionally flaky, tender pie crusts and pastries), roasting vegetables, and frying, while offering a healthier, lower-saturated-fat alternative to butter.
 
It is highly sought after by bakers because it does not have the "porky" taste associated with fatback lard, making it a superior choice for delicate recipes.
 
PERFECT FOR: 
Pie Crusts and Baking: It is considered the best fat for creating tender, flaky crusts for savory or sweet pies, biscuits, scones, and cookies, often yielding better texture than shortening.
Roasting and Frying: With a high smoking point, it is excellent for frying foods like donuts or for achieving crispy roasted potatoes and vegetables without adding a strong, porky flavor.
Sautéing and Searing: It is ideal for searing meats, such as chops or steaks, or for making confit.
Dairy-Free Substitute: It functions as a superior, natural, non-hydrogenated fat replacement for butter or shortening and can be used to spread on bread with salt once rendered.