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    Our Ancestors' Foods

    Pasture-Raised Pork Lard

    $90.90 USD
    $90.90 USD
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    What's Inside

    10 lb Box

    10 lbs of raw pasture-raised pork fat ready for rendering.

    20 lb Box

    20 lbs of raw pasture-raised pork fat ready for rendering.

    40 lb Box

    40 lbs of raw pasture-raised pork fat ready for rendering.

    Perfect for households that cook with traditional fats, homesteaders rendering large batches, or anyone wanting to replace processed cooking oils with real food.

    What Makes Ours Different

    • • Pasture-Raised Berkshire & Duroc Pork • No Antibiotics • No Added Hormones • Raised in Florida • Raw Fat Ready for Rendering

    How To Render Tallow

    How to Render Lard

    1. Cut the fat into small pieces

      Smaller pieces render more evenly and efficiently. Slightly freezing the fat first makes it easier to cut.
    2. Place the fat in a heavy pot or slow cooker

      Add a small amount of water (about ¼ cup) to prevent scorching during the first stage of melting.
    3. Render on low heat

      Allow the fat to slowly melt. Stir occasionally and keep the heat low to avoid burning.
    4. Strain the melted lard

      Once most of the fat has melted and the remaining pieces turn golden and crispy, strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into clean jars.
    5. Cool and store

      Allow the lard to cool and solidify. Store in the refrigerator for long-term freshness or freeze for extended storage.

    The crispy bits left behind are called cracklings and can be salted and eaten as a snack or added to dishes for extra flavor.

    Pasture-Raised Pork Lard

    Pasture-Raised Pork | Heritage Berkshire & Duroc | No Antibiotics or Added Hormones

    Traditional cooking fat, the way it was meant to be.

    Our pork lard comes from pasture-raised Berkshire and Duroc pigs raised outdoors on our Florida pastures. These heritage breeds are known for their rich flavor and natural marbling, producing fat that renders into clean, smooth lard perfect for traditional cooking.

    Before industrial seed oils, kitchens relied on animal fats like lard and tallow for frying, baking, and everyday cooking. Properly rendered lard has a mild flavor, a high smoke point, and produces incredibly flaky pastries and crispy fried foods.

    Whether you are making homemade biscuits, frying potatoes, or returning to traditional cooking fats, pork lard is a versatile staple for any ancestral kitchen.

    Our lard is sold raw and ready to render so you can produce fresh, clean cooking fat at home.

    • It was truly a wonderful experience to work with Leo. He took his time answering all of our (many) questions and gave us a lovely tour of the farm. He is very knowledgeable and we are thrilled to have found such a gem. The beef is obviously fantastic. So far, I’ve tried the ribeyes, t-bones, and ground beef. I’ve been very pleased with the meat quality and the whole experience with Our Ancestors’ Foods.

      - Denisse Gable

    • Cannot say enough wonderful things about Our Ancestors Food! Top quality meat and service! I always buy 3 of the 1lb ground beef packs to keep in my freezer. It’s lean and delicious! Personally I’d rather spend my money with OA, a local family business, than at grocery chain. They are a 10/10 business!

      - Rebecca Anderson

    • If you are interested in high quality meat grown in a sustainable manner you cannot do better than Our Ancestors' Foods. Not only was I shown the animals, I was made a true believer at my first bite. The beef is the best I've ever tasted. The pork is simply amazing. I feel so lucky to live close to this farm and have the ability to feed my family with their foods.

      - Rob Ghent