Storing Lard | Is Lard Shelf Stable? | Do I Need To Pressure Can Lard?

Many people think you must freeze rendered lard in order to preserve it. And while freezing lard is perfectly fine, it is not necessary. When lard is rendered all the things that could make it go bad are removed. Well how long is lard shelf stable for? Well, come along and watch! We will discuss that!

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[Jomama]

A good thing to do with lard or grease you won't use anymore you can put some oatmeal and bird seed in it to absorb it and give it to your chickens or to the wild birds for extra calories in the winter!

[stevehartman]

Im 70 and as a kid i remember always seeing jars of lard in every home wed go to.

[jimmieburleigh]

Look at it this way. Lard has been used forever and that's how it was always kept well before refrigeration..

[fourdayhomestead]

So many people have asked me that same question. I just put hot lard into really hot jars & put the caps on it. Seals & stores til I use it.

[glorytogodhomestead]

Im a 61 year old newbie to farm steading in California. I have 2 1/2 acres and have 8 chickens to start. Love your video.

[saltzmann]

I keep bacon grease in the refrigerator mostly for frying eggs and Scrapple. I also use a spoonful with my green beans to give them flavor. We usually replace the grease around once a year.

[reneeclark]

I render our lard from our sheep. The "leaf" I store in jars in a cool room. The other lard I store in a jar to make soap. We love it.

[patriotmama]

Thank you for this info. I have kept lard in the freezer and then get some out and render/use the rendered lard for cooking as I need it. I just got all of our lard out of the freezer and am rendering it now in my roaster. We don't use vegetable oil at all. Haven't for years. I use lard and butter to make my buttercream frosting for B-day cakes. It is so much more healthier for you. Read the ingredients on a Crisco can! YIKES. Nothing better than the pure thing. Makes great biscuits, pie crust, and so much more. Yes, Great for cast iron pans.

[overthemoune]

This video feels like home. Lol. I grew up with southern grandparents, and we definitely always kept lard on the counter and bacon grease too. I was vegan for almost 7 years, and to use lard again brings me back to my childhood. I now buy it from a farmer who pastures his Berkshire pigs. My digestion, skin, and hair all appreciate the healthy lard! And breakfast potatoes using lard are to die for now! I'll never go back to deep frying in oil. Yuck! Lard for me.

[starlinegifts]

My suggestion is to use the "used" lard and make lye soap with it. Soap will come in very handy if the economy gets really bad and trips to the store are made less and less. Or if everything collapses this will be great to have in your preps. Just a few thoughts from a newbie prepper.... :)

[throbinhood]

Great video. If you havent, i would consider building a guard or putting up a band to hold those jars in place. A crazy storm or earthquake could really ruin years of work

[mainemama]

This video made my morning. I've been saying this for years!

[Oregonmac]

Lard is the only oil I use. Once you make biscuits with lard you won't go back! If you have a ton of lard you can use it to make candles too 😉

[foxlover]

Love this video about your Lard and canning stuff. I was just chatting with my hubby about Lard. Lard can't be all that bad because my Grandma (98) and her SIL (101) Used it all the time back in the day. Many of my Grandma's family members lived a great long life. 🐖

[jamestregler]

Dog gone ; ya mean the old folks at home didn't have an ice box 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks from old New Orleans 😇

[nordicstarhomestead]

Keep up the good work guys! Been 'Larding' for years!! Nothing better then lard!!!! Yum. You will know if the lard has gone bad... lol rancid lard STANKS!!

[StoutOfHeart]

Researching lard online and yours was the first video I saw. After watching, you seem so genuine and the cute scene with your family at the end earned you yet another subscriber to your channel. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experiences here for others.

[michaelheurkens]

You must remove ALL MOISTURE to make it shelf stable. Careful with store-bought lard. It has a bunch of moisture and sometimes has other ingredients as preservatives because of the moisture. I just filter out crumbs from bacon fat with a coffee filter into a jar. When I have enough, I melt it into a large oven-safe measuring cup with a wide surface area. I use metal trivets to keep the glass off of the burner, but this can be done in the oven as well. The idea is to be able to see any moisture in the form of bubbles on the top or drops on the bottom. I bring the lard slowly up to 100°C (212°F) until all visible moisture is gone. Not hotter to prevent scorching/ smoking and adding unwanted flavouring. Use warm bottles, warm lids to soften the seal, pour fat in the jar and put lid and ring on. Let cool. Ensure the seal is made. I have done this for many years and the latest jar I opened was from late 2021. No funny taste/smell nor weird appearance on the surface. Cheers from the wilds of Alberta, Canada.

[medu]

Thank you for making it clear in the first minute or so :)
I closed the yt a bit after that and I forgot to thank you for making it easy so!
So thank you mate! :)

[melissar.]

We bought a beef and had it butchered, I am going to ask the butcher if he has any pig fat just for this. Some family members buy it in 5 gallon buckets and it sits over in the corner. They have done it for years. Great video