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How to Render Lard in a CrockPot
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Cook Time
6
hours
hrs
Course:
Make Your Own
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
homemade lard, how to render lard in a crockpot, rendering lard
Author:
Rachel Abernathy
Equipment
Cutting board
Knife
CrockPot with adjustable heat
Metal spoon
Fine mesh strainer
Glass measuring cup
Coffee filter
Container for storing lard
Ingredients
1
large package
hog backfat
1/4-3/4
cup
water
(depends on amount of fat)
Instructions
Cut fat into small cubes, or grind into a pulpy mixture.
Put lard into room temperature CrockPot.
Stir in water.
Turn CrockPot on high. Allow to heat until starting to bubble, stirring often.
Continue stirring carefully. (Watch for splatters!)
Place fine mesh strainer lined wiht a coffee filter over a heat-proof glass measuring cup.
Strain hot lard through filter.
Cool at room temp, then store in fridge for up to a week, or store in the freezer for longer term storage.
Notes
From my understanding, the hotter and longer you cook the lard, the stronger it will taste and smell. I’ve personally experienced this.