Saindoux

Lard

Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
French Country Kitchen

By Geraldene Holt

Published 1987

  • About

Lard is simple to make at home where it is easy to improve its flavour further, if you wish, by adding some Provençal herbs. Rosemary or thyme give an extra dimension to this pure pork fat, which is the main cooking medium of upland central France, notably the Auvergne.

Method

Cut about 1 kg(2 lb) of hard white pork fat into even-sized pieces. Place in a pan with a