Lard was the canary in the coal mine of culinary correctness. Rendered pig fat was ubiquitous in human diets for centuries. It was used to fry everything from dough to chicken and was an essential ...

Also, when and how to use it. Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images It might not be an ingredient you hear about very often today, but lard has been used in kitchens around the world for centuries—and ...

This versatile fat makes my tamales, fried chicken, noodles, and baked goods so much better. Depending on the batch, lard's flavor can range from distinctly meaty to neutral and all-but flavorless.

I asked Tanya what kind of pie she would like for her goodbye and thank you send off. I was pleased to hear her say “Peach Pie, double crust, and by the way use the lard I brought from NYC for you.” I ...

Thanksgiving is a time for gathering with friends and family to eat, and pie is especially important. Millions of Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, and according to one survey, more than one-third of ...