Small amount of lard - worth saving?

[Sarah]

After making carnitas I am left w/ approx 1/4 c fat -- is it the basis for stockpiling more? Then what would you do w/ such a treasure?

[chefathome]

Definitely worth keeping. In addition to many other things, I use lard for greasing pans when baking bread. Great flavour in the final product.

[pine time]

I agree with ipsedixit about cornbread or potatoes, but it's also heavenly (use a light hand) mixed with other steamed vegetables (especially green beans).

[ipsedixit]

Never throw away good lard.

A little bit in cornbread, or even potatoes (mashed, roasted, baked, etc.) goes a long way.

[hotoynoodle]

i save just about all rendered fat now. it lasts forever in the freezer. it never gets rock solid so it's easy just to smoosh off a piece.

[Lady_Tenar]

Cornbread--or a batch of homemade biscuits! 1/4 of a cup is plenty for that and they will come out tender and delicious.

[Sarah]

You mean instead of butter - or in addition to??

[ipsedixit]

One can use all lard, but with biscuits I generally prefer 50/50 ratio of shortening and lard.

And now that I think about it, a bit lard in chocolate chip cookies is delightful.