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Rendering pork lard
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Render Pork Lard at Home

Using the fatty part from the pork shoulder to render some lard!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Course: Cooking Essential
Keyword: lard, pork, pork shoulder
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

  • Pork Fat

Aromatic ingredient

  • ginger sliced
  • spring onion
  • star anise

Instructions

  • If your butcher or grocery store carries pork fat, you can buy it directly. Alternatively, you can use any fatty cut(such as pork shoulder) and trim off the fat.
  • Chop the pork fat into small cubes, aiming for uniform size to ensure even cooking. Smaller pieces will also help the fat render more quickly.
  • Place the pork fat in a pot and add enough water to cover it. Bring to a boil and skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Remove the pork fat from the pot and transfer it to a clean pan. Add a cup of water to the pan to distribute heat evenly. Increase heat to high and cook until the water has evaporated, then reduce the heat to low and let the fat render out slowly.
  • Add the ginger slices, spring onions, and star anise to the oil, and reduce the heat to low to allow them to infuse together.
  • Once the pork fat turns golden and crisp, remove it from the pan and transfer it to a bowl. Allow it to cool down; it will turn white as it solidifies. Store the pork fat in a container with a lid, and it will keep for as long as butter does.

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcal