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  • Jar of pasture-raised pork leaf lard with a rolling pin and flour
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Pasture-Raised Pork Leaf Lard (11 oz)

Pasture-Raised Pork Leaf Lard (11 oz)

  • Pasture Raised
  • Supports Small Farms
  • Free Shipping 2+ Jars!

Did you know the secret to a flaky pie crust is not butter alone? Leaf lard, rendered from the internal fat around a pig's kidneys, creates layers that butter can't because its high melting point and 100% fat content allow it to stay solid longer in the oven. This creates distinct air pockets that result in a texture you can feel. The outcome is a flaky, shattered crust that butter, with its higher water content, just can't replicate.

Bakers prize leaf lard because it is nearly neutral in flavor and has a high melting point. For the best pie dough, blend it 50/50 with butter to get a crispy exterior and a soft, delicate finish. But this fat is far from a one-trick pony; use it for frying chicken, searing potatoes, or sauteing vegetables anywhere a neutral fat with a high smoke point serves you better than oil.

Our Leaf Lard is slow-rendered from pasture-raised pigs in small batches with nothing added. We let our flavors do the talking and our sourcing practices serve as the proof. By putting every part of the animal to work, we support a food system that actually works for our farm partners while giving you a new secret weapon for your kitchen.

Storage
Shelf-stable for 2 years unopened. After opening, refrigerate and use within 6 months. No preservatives. Freezes well for longer storage.

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How to Use

Pie Crusts

Blend with cold butter 50/50 for layers that shatter at the first cut.

Frying

Handles high heat with a neutral flavor. Great for fries, fried chicken, and tempura.

Baking

Substitute for shortening in biscuits, tarts, and savory pastry.

Pair with beef demi-glace for a classic savory pie filling.

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Offcuts Kitchen was built around the idea that overlooked cuts make exceptional food when you treat them with care. We work with trusted farms and processors, roast real bones and vegetables, and rely on long, slow cooking to draw out natural collagen and deep flavor instead of using gums, starches, or shortcuts. By turning backs, necks, and feet into the kind of demi-glace professional kitchens depend on, we support better whole-animal use, reduce waste, and give home cooks a jar of honest, high-impact flavor they can use any night of the week.