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Today I'm making lard from pig fat given to me by a farmer friend.
I start by cutting the fat into pieces and partially freezing them.
I got this meat grinder with sausage attachment from the thrift store for $15. It had never been used so I'm pretty please with the score.
Partially freezing the fat helps it go through the grinder easier, and after an arm workout I have a mountain of fat.
Next I put it all in a giant pot:
And the pot goes onto the stove on a low heat to melt the fat out of the connective tissues.
Once this is done, I will pour the liquid fat off into a different pot through a fine sieve to keep all the bits out.
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