South Chicago Packing Traditional Lard Shortening is a premium all-purpose cooking fat made from 100% pure animal fat with rosemary extract. This naturally smooth and creamy lard comes from a 5th generation family-owned business in Chicago and contains no artificial ingredients or preservatives. Perfect for creating flaky pie crusts, tender biscuits, authentic tamales, and soft flour tortillas, this versatile cooking fat also works exceptionally well as a frying base for donuts, chicken, and other fried foods.

The lard features a higher smoke point than seed oils, making it ideal for high-heat cooking methods including baking, deep frying, roasting, sautéing, pan frying, and searing. Its neutral taste enhances flavors without overpowering dishes, while its smooth texture provides superior results in both savory and sweet recipes. The product is gluten-free, dairy-free, and made from pasture-raised animals.

Nutrition per serving (1 Tbsp, 13g): 120 calories, 13g total fat (4.5g saturated, 5.5g monounsaturated, 2g polyunsaturated), 5mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 0g carbohydrates, 0g protein. Contains approximately 92 servings per 42 oz container. Ingredients: Lard with rosemary extract.