Lard
Basics$3.99 / lbApproximate price based on US supermarkets.
Lard, an essential animal fat in traditional Mexican cooking. Indispensable in tamales, refried beans, carnitas and northern flour tortillas. Adds unrivalled depth of flavor and flaky texture.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Lard, part of the pantry basics section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Pressed Pork Crackling Gorditas, Carnitas Tacos and Suadero Tacos. Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with — the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using lard
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Lard?
Lard is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Pressed Pork Crackling Gorditas and Carnitas Tacos. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
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