South Chicago Packing All Purpose Lard is a premium shortening made from pure animal fat with rosemary extract. This traditional cooking fat has been trusted by chefs and bakers for generations and is perfect for creating flaky pie crusts, tender biscuits, authentic flour tortillas, and crispy tamales. The lard works excellently as a base for deep frying chicken, donuts, and other foods, while also serving as an ideal ingredient for sautéing, pan frying, roasting, and searing. This all-purpose shortening enhances every dish with superior flavor and texture, providing that rich, homemade taste that elevates baking and cooking.

The product is gluten-free, dairy-free, keto-friendly, and paleo-friendly, containing no artificial ingredients or preservatives. This naturally smooth and creamy lard is sourced from a 5th generation family-owned company rooted in the historic stockyards of Chicago, maintaining a 100-year-old tradition of excellence and dedication to quality specialty fats.

Nutrition per serving (1 Tbsp/13g): 120 calories, 13g total fat (4.5g saturated fat, 0g trans fat), 5mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 0g total carbohydrate, 0g protein. Not a significant source of trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, added sugars, vitamin D, potassium, calcium, or iron. Ingredients: Lard with rosemary extract.