Any body use lard to fry with?

[eliza61]

Read an article that said it was actually better for you than hydrogenated oils? I remember my grandmother using it for darn near every thing.

 

[LiberalPrincess]

I always fry chicken in lard. Nothing else does it the same.

 

[taylor3297]

Fried chicken is better when it is fried in lard.

Lard like anything else is best in moderation.

 

[wdwfan16]

Read an article that said it was actually better for you than hydrogenated oils? I remember my grandmother using it for darn near every thing.

My grandmother used it too. Neither of my grandparents had cholesterol problems either.

 

[C.Ann]

The majority of the Amish recipes I have been copying over call for "lard" - as opposed to any other type of shortening.. About a month ago I posted on here asking where I could find it in the supermarket..

Haven't tried any of the recipes yet, but from what everyone said here - and what I have read elsewhere - using anything other than lard in those recipes would dramatically alter the taste..

As for the health aspects, I don't have a clue.. LOL..

 

[tonilea]

My tortilla recipe calls for lard. I think that is authentic. But, I subbed in butter flavored crisco, because it is what i had.

 

[mkymouse1928]

My grandma used to keep a coffee can by the stove to collect her bacon drippings (aka LARD) She then used these drippings for frying and baking. And she was a fabulous cook! I haven't had a slice of apple pie as good as her's - ever! I miss her so much, and I definitely miss her cooking.

 

[tvguy]

Lard is usually in the dairy case next to the butter. Armor meats sells their lard under the brand name Manteca, which is spanish for....lard.
My mom is a retired nurse, and went to her 65th nursing school reunion, and the mistress of ceremonies noted that they were all in their 80's.....90 of their 110 member class were still alive.....and they all grew up cooking EVERYTHING in 2 inches of bacon fat or lard. So much for healthy eating.