So, I went to our neighborhood local Butcher/organic grocers, and I asked them for a couple pounds of lard. Pork lard to be exact. The lady behind the Butcher counter looked at me sorta funny and said, "We don't carry lard. "
Much to my surprise, I take a deep breath, and ask for "pork lard." She shakes her head again, and I ask for "Pork Fat." Not knowing the rendering process but at least I knew that if you render fat you get lard.
I go to the freezer section where their pork fat was frozen. I weigh the 12 oz of lard I need and try to guess the amount of pork fat I need. I know I probably didn't buy enough but I started with 1 lb. 3oz.
I brought it home and put it in a bowl still wrapped to allow it to defrost.
Later this eve, I unwrapped it. I hoped to grind it into small pieces as recommended via a blog I read that says have the Butcher grind it. So that totally failed. My 35+ yr old quasenart finally said "no way I am not going to spin a blade anymore." So I end up cutting up the pork fat via sissors into the crock pot with a cup of water in it.
From there the crock pot with the lid on is set onto low. About 45 min to 1 hr into the simmering process I crackled the lid so it allows the water to evaporate.
Now there are blogs out there. For how to get the most beautiful white lard... Go for it. I am making lard for home made soap. Yes it may smell slightly of pork, but not strongly. I also don't need it pure white and light brown will do. Good Old Fashion Lard -my grandmother used to make. I am excited for the process. I bet most all of you haven't taken the extra time it takes.... you haven't rendered lard. I will let you know how it finishes up tomorrow morning.
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