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Lard Rendered from Woodland Pastured Pigs stands out as a Nutritional Powerhouse

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Rendered Lard

Lard rendered from woodland pastured pigs stands out as a nutritional powerhouse with a unique set of benefits. Unlike industrially processed fats, lard from woodland pastured pigs is rich in monounsaturated fats and contains higher levels of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. This nutrient profile contributes to a healthier lipid profile and supports overall cardiovascular well-being.

Moreover, lard from woodland pastured pigs is a stable cooking fat with a high smoke point, making it an excellent choice for frying and high-heat cooking. It imparts a delicious, savory flavor to dishes and serves as a versatile ingredient in both sweet and savory recipes.

From an ethical and environmental standpoint, supporting pasture-raised pigs ensures humane treatment and allows them to express natural behaviors in a woodland setting. Additionally, these pigs play a vital role in ecosystem management by promoting biodiversity and preventing invasive species. In choosing lard from woodland pastured pigs, consumers align with sustainable agriculture, promoting the health of animals, the environment, and themselves.

Rendering Lard at Briden Farm

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Rendered Lard

One of the side products that comes from processing Pork from Pigs is the fat! Using that Pork Fat to make Lard, or Render Lard, as it’s called, is very rewarding! While you may think it’s unhealthy…

Alton Brown, host of the Iron Chef, may disagree!
(Watch the Video on the Food Network

In fact Prevention.com says…   

“While there are a few dissenters in the ranks, most of the experts we spoke with say lard doesn’t deserve its bad rap—and can actually be a healthier fat than other options, especially for some kinds of cooking.”

The Site Hampshire.edu goes deeper into what some of the healthy benefits are…

“Compared to conventionally-raised pork, pasture-raised pork has:

2.4x more omega-3 fats 

60% lower omega-6: omega-3 ratio

1.3x higher poly- unsaturated: saturated fats

8% higher protein

2x more vitamin E “

So, by now you may be asking, but what about Crisco? 
really glad you asked… Read TheConversation.com

Anyway, suffice to say, the Taste alone that comes from Foods, especially Baked Goods, made from Lard, especially Lard rendered from Woodland Pastured Berkshire Pigs like we have here at Briden Farm, is incredible! 

So, let’s take a look at how we make Lard… 

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