{"product_id":"pasture-raised-pork-leaf-lard","title":"Pasture-Raised Pork Leaf Lard (11 oz)","description":"\u003cp\u003eDid 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBakers 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShelf-stable for 2 years unopened. After opening, refrigerate and use within 6 months. No preservatives. Freezes well for longer storage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Offcuts Kitchen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47164212052151,"sku":"2004","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/5429\/5479\/files\/Lard_HQ.png?v=1773441327","url":"https:\/\/offcuts.kitchen\/products\/pasture-raised-pork-leaf-lard","provider":"Offcuts Kitchen","version":"1.0","type":"link"}