lard
word
Definition
Lard is the white fat from a pig, used in cooking and baking to add flavor or texture.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used to refer to pig fat in cooking, sometimes considered old-fashioned or unhealthy in modern diets. Common in traditional baking ('lard pastry'). Do not confuse with 'shortening' or 'butter'; 'lard' specifically comes from pigs.
Spanish: manteca de cerdoPortuguese (BR): banha de porcoPortuguese (PT): banha de porcoChinese (Simplified): 猪油Chinese (Traditional): 豬油Hindi: सुअर की चर्बीArabic: شحم الخنزيرBengali: শূকরের চর্বিRussian: свиной жирJapanese: ラードVietnamese: mỡ heoKorean: 돼지기름Turkish: içyağı - domuz yağıUrdu: سور کی چربیIndonesian: lemak babi
Example Sentences
She cooked the beans with lard for a richer taste.
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My grandmother makes pie crust with lard.
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Some people avoid lard because of dietary restrictions.
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Lard is solid at room temperature.
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A lot of old-fashioned recipes call for lard instead of butter.
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If you want extra flaky biscuits, try using lard in the dough.
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