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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.
Course Condiment
Cuisine American, Asian, Chinese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 30
Calories 409kcal
Author Michelle

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.

Nutrition

Calories: 409kcal | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 43mg