Recipes Ideas
Pork Lard Recipes
Lard Cookies
Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup lard, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 3 cups flour, 1 tsp baking powder. Instructions: Mix all ingredients, shape into small balls, flatten them, and bake at 350°F for 12–15 minutes.
Sweet Guava and Cheese Empanaditas
Recipe
Dough: 3 cups flour, 1 cup lard, ½ cup cold water, A pinch of salt, Filling: Guava paste, Cream cheese, Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Lard Honey Corn Bread
Recipe
Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 eggs, 1 cup milk, ⅓ cup melted pork lard, ¼ cup honey, Instructions: Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the wet ingredients and stir until well combined. Pour into a greased baking pan and bake at 350°F (180°C) for 25–30 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
Beef Tallow Recipes
Pan-Seared Steak with Beef Tallow
Recipe
Ingredients: 1 steak of your choice (ribeye, sirloin, etc.), 1-2 tablespoons of beef tallow, Salt and pepper, Optional: garlic and rosemary, Instructions: Melt the beef tallow in a heavy skillet over high heat. Season the steak with salt and pepper. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Add garlic and rosemary at the end to enhance flavor. Remove from heat and let rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing.
Ancestral-Style Fried Rice
Recipe
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked rice, 1-2 tablespoons beef tallow, Chopped vegetables (carrot, onion, bell pepper), Soy sauce. Instructions: Heat the beef tallow and sauté the vegetables. Add the rice and mix well. Add soy sauce to taste and cook for a few more minutes.
Golden Pan-Seared Chicken
Recipe
Ingredients: 2-3 chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons beef tallow, Salt, pepper, and paprika. Instructions: Melt the beef tallow in a large skillet. Season the chicken and cook over medium-high heat until browned on both sides. Lower the heat, cover, and cook for 5-10 more minutes until fully cooked.
Extra Recipes
Pizzas
Ingredients: Pizza dough, 1-2 teaspoons beef tallow for the base, Sauce, cheese, and toppings. Instructions: Spread a little beef tallow on the dough before baking. Add sauce, cheese, and your desired toppings. Bake as you normally would.
Savory Pancakes
Ingredients: 1 cup flour, 1 egg, 1 cup milk, 2 tablespoons melted beef tallow, Salt and pepper. Instructions: Mix all ingredients until you get a smooth batter. Cook on a hot skillet with a little beef tallow. Serve with a fried egg or bacon on top for a complete breakfast.
