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porkchopdelite Dec 30, 2007 06:03 PM

Where can I buy real LARD?

I've spent the day searching for lard in the North Chicago area. Does anybody know where I can find real lard (not the Armour brand sold in most stores).
Thanks

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    Katherine_84f Jan 3, 2008 03:29 PM

    On that note, I have a couple pounds of frozen fatback in my freezer, any favorite ways to render it?

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      porkchopdelite Jan 3, 2008 11:44 AM

      Ta DA! Lardquest 2008 is over. Schmeisser's has fresh made pork lard & goose lard!

      Schmeisser's Home Made Sausage
      (847) 967-8995
      7649 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles, IL 60714

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        Sam Harmon Jan 2, 2008 08:48 AM

        Gepperth's will generally have it, along with rendered duck and goose fact. It will be frozen, if that's of concern. They also make some great stocks. In addition to the regulars, they'll occasionally offer duck, rabbit, venison stocks.

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          tinarina Jan 1, 2008 01:46 PM

          Any of the pre-packaged stuff--especially in Latin groceries--is going to be no better than Armour. If you don't have luck in the Polish stores--try an Italian butcher. Here in NYC, there are a few shops that make their own lard and it's very good.

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            cheapertrick Jan 2, 2008 07:11 PM

            Actually here in Chicago many of the Latin groceries render there own lard.

            The Puerto Rican supermercado on Division just west of Western normally has it as well as fatback if you like to render your own.

          2. alliedawn_98 Jan 1, 2008 11:15 AM

            Hispanic grocery stores should have it. Meijer and Walmart also carry lard, usually found in the meat department. SavALot in my area carries it as well.

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              porkchopdelite Dec 30, 2007 07:18 PM

              Sweeet! I will post my results tomorrow!

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                violabratsche Dec 30, 2007 06:36 PM

                Check at any local Polish deli.
                You know the ones...they smell SO good, of smoked sausages of any kind...yummm
                (who needs a phone book...follow your nose..ahhh...heavenly...oh, and NOT a restaurant)

                AnnieG

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