We offer ready to use leaf lard in 1 pint tubs that weigh about 14 oz each. The raw fat comes exclusively from our pasture raised Berkshire/Duroc hogs. This is old fashioned lard which means it is non-hydrogenated and has no added stabilizers. There is nothing in there but the pure, rendered lard. Our lard should be refrigerated or frozen for best quality. It will last for many months in the fridge and up to a year or more in the freezer.
Leaf lard is made from the fat surrounding the kidneys and other organs of the hog. The leaf lard is considered to be the highest quality fat from the hog, with a high smoking point and a neutral flavor. If you are making pie crusts or pastries, this is the stuff for you. Yes, of course you can use it for all other cooking needs (general baking, frying, etc.) though it really shines in the pastry department.
Note: This lard is made in a non-certified kitchen.
Honeysuckle Farm pigs were born and raised on our farm in Morris, Illinois. They are fed a diet of locally grown non-GMO feed and free-range pasture forage.
Our smoked products contain no chemical nitrates or nitrites. Seasoned products are seasoned with certified organic seasonings.