Rendered Lard

Serves: 5

Terry Wiza

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

47

Sweetness

43

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.4

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Water

Directions:

1

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F

2

Cut the fatback into 1/4-inch cubes and put it into a 6 to 8 quart Dutch oven

3

Add the water

4

Put in the oven, uncovered and stir every 30 to 40 minutes, pressing the pieces against the pan in order to help them melt

5

Cook until the fat has melted, the water has evaporated and the pieces begin to brown slightly, approximately 3 to 4 hours

6

Pour through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof container and allow the fat to cool completely before covering and storing in the refrigerator