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kjamada Nov 15, 2010 02:55 PM

Prather Ranch lard pie crust

Has anyone tried? Recommend?

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     ML8000 Mar 30, 2011 10:32 PM

    Sounds like it would be excellent for a pot or fish pie, etc.

    I wonder how to get it to work in a dutch oven or heavy skillet (camping). (I know, refrig case biscuits work easier).
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       frontzNskrontz Mar 30, 2011 08:36 PM

      suet or lard?
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         Jack Mar 30, 2011 09:27 PM

        Suet is beef fat, lard is pork fat. Suet is used for Yorkshire pudding, mincemeat, and not much else. Lard was the fat of choice for piecrust in days gone by, and is great for pastry.
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           frontzNskrontz Mar 31, 2011 08:34 AM

          I know. and prather is a beef ranch, no? so...they wouldnt have lard? or would they?
          I have purchased suet from them and have made an excellent pie crust...
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            Robert Lauriston Mar 31, 2011 11:47 AM

            Prather currently sells beef, pork, lamb, buffalo, vitellone, and chicken.
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               Nate650 Apr 1, 2011 01:42 PM

              This thread is about Prather Ranch's lard pie crust, so of course they have lard! :)

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               mrs bacon Mar 31, 2011 08:50 AM

              Suet is also used to fry fish and chips sometimes.
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                wolfe Apr 1, 2011 02:26 PM

                And was the secret ingredient that gave McDonald's fries such a great taste for years.
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             Nate650 Mar 29, 2011 05:32 PM

            My sister and I made an apple pie using Chow's "Basic Apple Pie" recipe using the lard crust Prather Ranch sells and it was unbelievably delicious. In fact it was easily the best crust I've ever had.

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               kjamada Mar 30, 2011 04:12 PM

              Thanks! Will definitely be making a pie soon...
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               Joan Kureczka Dec 16, 2010 05:51 PM

              I have indeed used it, and it was excellent. Easy to work with and very flaky. Made Brazilian beef empanadas with it. It was NOT in a ball shape, but sheets and easily rolled out.
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                 Nate650 Dec 16, 2010 02:57 PM

                Greetings,

                Just to clarify, the pie crust Prather Ranch sells is made by Mi2Sweets and comes in sealed plastic wrap in a ball shape, not in a pie pan/tin already spread out for you. The price is $8.99 a pound. Does anyone know if lard from pasture-raised pork is used? I don't see this info on the Mi2Sweets web site.

                Edit: I found some info here: http://www.mi2sweets.com/blog/

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                  Robert Lauriston Dec 16, 2010 03:22 PM

                  They use Prather Ranch's lard, so yes, pastured pork.

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                2. Robert Lauriston Nov 17, 2010 08:12 AM

                  They sell pastry? or you're thinking of making your own from their lard?
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                     kjamada Nov 19, 2010 10:53 AM

                    They sell the pie crust. Saw it in their refrigerated case and thought it would be a great alternative to your typical grocery store pie crusts.
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                     Chefthekitty Nov 16, 2010 07:34 PM

                    Never had it but lard pie crust in general is quite a treat, Joy of Cooking has several outstanding recipes for pie crusts and using lard as the fat.

                    You can make your own using straight lard but i usually have the best experience going 50/50 lard and butter.
                    Plus you can purchase lard from Prather Ranch, which ultimately will be the best choice as far as price, and you will be able to make the crust within a couple hours of use.

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