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
WaterDirections:
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