From the Archive: Cooking with Mangalitsa Lard

Our January 2019 note revisited. We have long enjoyed using rendered Mangalitsa lard in everyday cooking. It can make crisp potatoes, give savory pastry a tender texture, and add flavor to a hot pan.

The original archive linked to a discussion comparing lard and coconut oil. We do not treat that discussion as evidence that one fat is healthier for every person or recipe. Choose cooking fats for flavor, the dish and your own dietary needs.

Try it in the kitchen

Start with our crisp potatoes with pork lard or learn how to render pork fat. For product availability, browse the shop.

Adapted from our original 2019 farm update.