Rendering lard in a Crock-Pot is SO easy! You just need to cut up the fat into small pieces, put the fat into a slow cooker, turn it on low, and check on it occasionally to stir!

I love rendering lard in a slow cooker because it let's me "set it and forget it" while I go do other chores (which is really helpful with all of our farm projects!) Lard is such a great source of fat for all your kitchen needs. You can use it to sautee veggies, cook meat, or use it in pastry dough!

I am considering making lard soap in the future so let me know if you've tried making soap with lard. How do you use your rendered lard? Leave a comment below to let me know!



About Us: We are Alex and Elaina, a couple in our mid 20s who are currently living on the 3-acre farm in southern Pennsylvania where Alex grew up. We have a garden, backyard chickens, and build or fix anything that we need to. We still work corporate day jobs, but are working to eventually leave the 9-5 lifestyle in favor of a self-built, debt-free, homestead on 6 acres nearby.
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