leaf lard
noun
lard prepared from the leaf fat of the hog.
leaf lard
Americannoun
leaf-lard
British
noun
Etymology
Origin of leaf lard
First recorded in 1840–50
Example Sentences
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These tortillas are handmade with leaf lard, producing rounds that are flaky, rich and toothsome, perfect for whatever filling you desire.
From Washington Post • Dec. 28, 2020
The other is the fat: a leaf lard from Sylvanaqua Farms in Virginia, which gives the tortillas their flaky texture, almost like Indian paratha.
From Washington Post • Sep. 9, 2020
Lard: Worth stocking up on if you can find the good rendered leaf lard.
From Washington Post • Aug. 16, 2019
Coast Packing is currently testing a treated lard and tallow blend, not yet on the market, that mimics leaf lard; in my tests, I could barely tell the difference from the real thing.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 5, 2017
This is made at the big packing houses from pure leaf lard, which after being thoroughly chilled is rendered in open tanks at a temperature of about 120 degrees.
From Home Pork Making by Fulton, A. W.
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