South Chicago Packing Lard 42 oz. - 12/Case

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Add a clean ingredient to your selection of cooking fats with this South Chicago Packing lard! Lard consists of the fat of pigs that has been rendered and filtered to produce a cooking oil that's solid at room temperature. Though lard used to be the cooking oil of choice, it fell out of favor as "healthy eating" movements claimed that animal fats were fattening and unhealthy. However, recent evidence indicates that animal fats are higher in healthy monounsaturated fat and other beneficial compounds, and can actually be a more wholesome choice than hydrogenated vegetable fats and shortenings. Unlike many commercially available lards that are stabilized with artificial preservatives, this lard from South Chicago Packaging is minimally processed to offer a pure and clean ingredient, and is stabilized with all-natural rosemary extract to preserve its quality.

Lard is ideal for a wide variety of tasks, from frying and searing to using as an ingredient in baked goods, making it a versatile addition to your collection of cooking fats! Create old-fashioned pie crusts, donuts, biscuits, and cakes with unbeatable flavor by substituting lard for vegetable shortening in your recipes. Its mild and clean flavor will add richness to your dishes without overpowering them with "porky" taste. This convenient 42 oz. canister of lard will keep your establishment in good supply of this remarkable ingredient! To preserve its quality and flavor, it's recommended to store this product between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

South Chicago Packing, a 5th-generation family-owned business, has been a trusted name in the culinary industry for over 120 years. Originating in the Chicago Stockyards, they have evolved from meat packing to specializing in high-end fats and oils, including Wagyu beef tallow and traditional lard shortening. South Chicago Packing's commitment to quality and innovation makes them a reliable partner for commercial foodservice operators seeking premium cooking fats.