Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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I just bought some lamb lard--it is a bit too rich for me to put in my eggs -- what else should I do with it? And does anyone know how long it lasts -- I have a big container in my fridge.

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asked Feb 8 2011 at 16:00

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Boy, I would love to get my hands on some lamb lard...where'd ya find it? – Travis Culp♦ Feb 8 2011 at 20:07

Stephen-Aegis · Answer 1 · 2011-02-08 16:22:23Z UTC

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its for sauteeing veggies, or frying food.

Homemade Tuber Fries.

Sauces.

Coconut Flour Battered Shrimp.

answered Feb 8 2011 at 16:22

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Jules K · Answer 2 · 2011-02-08 16:31:52Z UTC

I rendered some pig lard a couple weeks ago & did chicken confit, it was wonderful! Got the idea from Melissa McEwen's site- http://huntgatherlove.com/content/confit-great-way-get-more-fat-your-diet# I second Stephen-Aegis; it's great for fries, or drizzling over sweet potato chunks & roasting. I think lard can be kept in the fridge for a month or so.

Thumper · Answer 3 · 2011-02-08 17:09:49Z UTC

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Mmm...it's great for veggies like sauteeing kale or brocolinni. It adds nice depth and richness to the dark green and leafys - mmmm yum, it's breakfast time here, but now I'm dreaming of dinner :)

answered Feb 8 2011 at 17:09

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Kikilula · Answer 4 · 2011-02-08 17:23:35Z UTC

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In the fridge you can store fresh lard für 6 to 12 month...

I use my lard for pan frying or goulash or bolognese sauce.

answered Feb 8 2011 at 17:23

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6 to 12 months sounds about right to me! – tartare Apr 19 2011 at 1:40

Carl_Stawicki · Answer 5 · 2011-02-08 19:11:53Z UTC

I can only guess that lamb lard has a stronger taste than pork lard, so I understand how it may overpower the foods you're cooking in it. A good use for it would be to brown or sear other meats. Potatoes would taste awesome fried in it, if you're into potatoes.

Also, if it's too rich maybe you can cut it with other types of fat.

andrew · Answer 6 · 2011-02-09 08:24:16Z UTC

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I use beef or pork lard to cook anything and everything. It is wonderful!

Lamb lard tastes too strong for me - I put it out for the birds. They seem to like it!

answered Feb 9 2011 at 8:24

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jazzhammer · Answer 7 · 2011-04-18 22:14:55Z UTC

I've read that you can freeze lard for up to one year and it's good in the fridge for three weeks. I've found that people who give shelf life advice are very conservative and you can usually add a few weeks to the answers you get. Use your eyes, then your nose, then your mouth to evaluate if something's still good. Don't let perfectly good expired food go to waste.

Nico · Answer 8 · 2011-04-19 00:49:31Z UTC

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I recently did potatoes fried in lamb fat, with rosemary, thyme and garlic. So delicious! Or just put it directly in garlic mashed potatoes. I also used it to cook spinach with garlic. Also very tasty.

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tartare · Answer 9 · 2011-04-19 01:42:55Z UTC

so this winter, when i was freeeeezing cold outside, and I was learning how to xc ski, I used my pork lard as moisturizer. It doesn't take much. Before everyone raises eyebrows, the reason I thought of the idea is because the world's oldest working supermodel said she used lard as night cream.

How do you use lard?

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