5 from 6 votes
How to Make Pork Lard
This recipe shows you step-by-step how to make pork lard, which is rendered pork fat -- a versatile fat used in many dishes ranging from steamed buns to pie crust.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
30
Calories:
409 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese, American
Ingredients
- 3 lbs pork fat diced
- water to cover
Instructions
- Add diced pork fat into a saucepan or pot.
- Cover the fat with enough water.
- Bring the pot to high heat, until it begins to bubble and boil.
- Let it cook, stirring occasionally, until the water evaporates and no more steam appears. This process will take a bit of time.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it continue to render, until it turns a light golden color. Be sure to keep stirring to avoid any fat from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour the fat through a metal sieve or strainer into a clean heat-proof glass jar.
- Cover with a lid and let cool completely.
- Store the pork lard in the fridge for up to 6 months.
- With the remaining crispy pork bits, lightly season (with salt and pepper, or your choice of seasonings) and transfer into an airtight container. Enjoy as a snack or sprinkle on top of noodles, rice, or daikon cake.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
409kcal
(20%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
(29%)
Monounsaturated Fat
20g
(100%)
Cholesterol
43mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 30 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 409
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 409kcal | 20% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 43mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.