How long can lard be stored in the refrigerator?
The shelf life of smoked lard is up to 2 months in the refrigerator and up to 1 year in the freezer (it is rarely frozen, more often kept in the refrigerator). The shelf life of boiled lard is up to 3 months in the refrigerator. The shelf life of lard (melted lard) in the refrigerator is from 1 to 2 years.
How to store lard?
Dry the lard on a paper towel, add salt if necessary, and use as intended. Can it be stored for a long time? If you put the cooked bacon in the refrigerator, it will remain fresh for several months.
How do you drown lard in fat?
It is better to put a pot of lard or a cauldron on a splitter over very low heat. As soon as the lard is slightly melted, throw a whole peeled onion with a tail and a root into the lard so that the onion does not split. Heat the lard with the onion until the cracklings are not too fried, otherwise the lard will be dark in color instead of white.