499982 Mon Mar 17 10:28:19 -0700 2008 18 4 Pacific Northwest 0 3500873 I used the last of my lard for a pork belly confit. I know that I can render my own, but in general I'd rather not. I've bought it before at a Mexican market in Burien, but I'd prefer somewhere closer to home (u-district). I checked Uwajimaya, but they only had the hydrogenated stuff. Where do you get yours? Mon Mar 17 10:28:19 -0700 2008 86802 vanillagorilla 1 3501075 Sea Breeze Farms at the U-dist Farmers Market on Saturdays often has rendered lard for sale. $6 for a jar. Mon Mar 17 11:19:43 -0700 2008 3500873 111701 patriciajane 2 3501423 How big is the jar? Mon Mar 17 12:40:14 -0700 2008 3501075 86802 vanillagorilla 3 3501759 I'm not positive. (I render my own). I think they are somewhere around the equivalent of 10-12 fl oz. Maybe 4 inches tall and 2 inches diameter? Mon Mar 17 14:00:57 -0700 2008 3501423 111701 patriciajane 4 3522905 We looked this weekend. If it is the same size as the other jars (since I didn't see any lard this week), it'd be 9 ounce. Mon Mar 24 12:55:41 -0700 2008 3501759 102157 jaydeflix 1 3502394 what's the difference betw. the hydrogenated lard and non-hydrogenated? Mon Mar 17 17:02:54 -0700 2008 3500873 77289 staffstuff 2 3504060 Basically the same thing that is the difference between canola oil and crisco. It has hydrogen added in to further saturate it, making it much more shelf stable and less prone to rancidity. It also changes the melting characteristics and the flavor. Plus it's not good for you. Tue Mar 18 09:45:51 -0700 2008 3502394 86802 vanillagorilla 1 3521150 Hi, I have a couple suggestions. If you live in an area with a real meat market or near a farm where they sell pig meat... ok pork... I would ask them if they render. I have rendered fat myself and it was not nearly as satisfying as I had imagined. OK second suggestion: have you heard of Spectrum non hydrogenated lard? It is made from expeller pressed palm oil (organic no less) and is (gasp) good for you! Here's where you can buy it if your store does not carry it. http://www.worldpantry.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prmenbr=189238&prrfnbr=198982 Sun Mar 23 23:38:57 -0700 2008 3500873 137755 Sal Vanilla 2 3523372 that's shortening, not lard. Mon Mar 24 14:53:08 -0700 2008 3521150 86802 vanillagorilla 3 3523886 Sorry. I thought I should mention it. Many people like to bake with lard but don't want the trans fat (which you called out as a problem for you). I was just trying to be helpful. I was wrong. Mon Mar 24 17:23:17 -0700 2008 3523372 137755 Sal Vanilla 4 3532920 I am glad you mentioned it, even though it isn't lard. The Crisco-type shortenings did have their uses. One thing about trans fat, though. It is my understanding that lard does contain a bit of trans fat, but not much, and nowhere near what the hydrogenated shortenings have. Like butter, lard may be having a rehabilitation toward being recognized as the new healthy alternative. Thu Mar 27 09:07:52 -0700 2008 3523886 137183 Gualtier Malde 1 3522116 The Mercado in Pike Place Market (on the Sanitary Market side at the southern end of Post Alley) has it, I believe. Our son got us a 5 pound tub and it wasn't expensive. Mon Mar 24 09:53:51 -0700 2008 3500873 137183 Gualtier Malde 1 3543295 Guadalajara Market on Ambaum has freshly rendered lard all the time in tubs. Sun Mar 30 12:39:12 -0700 2008 3500873 10494 rockdoggydog 2 3549162 Is that in Burien? Tue Apr 01 09:28:14 -0700 2008 3543295 86802 vanillagorilla 3 3551376 Sorry I mean Guadalupe Market, and yes it's in Burien. Tue Apr 01 18:43:28 -0700 2008 3549162 10494 rockdoggydog 4 3551632 Is that the big Mex grocery store by the Goodwill? If you go there to buy lard (as I may!) you should check out the bar soaps they have in different scents in cardboard boxes for a buck fitty. I've tried the seaweed and the tomato, and both are rockin' good. The tomato is especially non-drying so it's really good hand soap in the kitchen where you may not be lotioning after handwashing. Tue Apr 01 20:05:32 -0700 2008 3551376 142209 allisonw 4 3552759 I've bought lard there quite a few times... It's just a bit of a pain to get all the way down there. Wed Apr 02 08:31:40 -0700 2008 3551376 86802 vanillagorilla 5 3554377 True but then you can make a trip of it and grab tortillas there too and head up to White Center and to Carniceria El Paisano for the best tamales, chicharrones, and pico de gallo in the area. Wed Apr 02 14:15:22 -0700 2008 3552759 10494 rockdoggydog 6 3555410 Yes, and it freezes well so you can stock up and not have to go down very often. It's really the best deal on lard that I know of. Wed Apr 02 19:22:55 -0700 2008 3554377 10523 SeaGal