Aaron's Home-Rendered Lard

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   Place the fat in a large, heavy pot with 1 cup of water.

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   Heat over a medium to low flame and cook slowly, stirring with a wooden spoon to avoid sticking and scorching.

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   Try to push the raw fat under, so it can dissolve and doesn't start to spit as it crisps.

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   Continue to render for 2 hours, until the fat pieces have shrunk to small toasty bits and sink to the bottom of the pot.

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   The rendered fat should be clear yellow.

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   Let the lard cool and settle for 10 minutes, then strain through a sieve lined with 2 layers of cheesecloth.

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   Cool for 1 hour, then pour into a heatproof glass container.

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   Lard keeps for 3 months.

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   Tightly cover in the refrigerator.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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