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What is the shelf life of rendered lard in my refrigerator?
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gt9
March 9, 2012
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Lard shelf life
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susan G.
March 9, 2012
Sounds like you would be able to contact the farmer -- although consensus is strong.
ChefOno
March 9, 2012
From personal experience, lard will keep for years without any noticeable effects. Make sure you store it in a container with a tight-fitting lid.
gt9
March 9, 2012
Thanks ChefOno
gt9
March 9, 2012
this is farm rendered lard...not the Manteca/lard from the supermarket
pierino
March 9, 2012
You may notice that the boxes of manteca at the supermarket aren't even refrigerated. But yes, rendered lard does hold in the fridge for quite awhile, say indefinitely. I think Crisco lasts eternally.
Miranda R.
March 9, 2012
Very long, I would imagine - as in at least a year - especially refrigerated. How long have you had it/are you hoping to keep it for?
gt9
March 9, 2012
Thanks Miranda...I was going to use this week. This lard is from a local farmer not the manteca that I usually find in the supermarket.
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