This NON GMO Lard made in the United States contains a balanced mix of monounsaturated, saturated, and polyunsaturated fats. All fats, including lard, butter, olive oil, and coconut oil, consist of these three types in varying proportions.
It is great for frying your veggies or eggs in because it withstands high heat. It has a smoke point of 370 degrees Fahrenheit.
It has about 1000 IU (international units) per tablespoon depending on what they are fed and how much sunlight the animals get. Our pigs are raised under ideal conditions- in the open air and sunshine, for high doses of vitamin D!
You can fry your pasture raised chicken thighs, make pie crusts, cookies and biscuits. Pastries turn out light and flakey when make with lard.