Getting Pigs Butchered, Rendering Lard, & How Many Animals Do We Eat In A Year?!

[@rebeccadees2300]

I want to buy some pork fat to learn to make lard but I don’t know how many pounds will make a pint. Can you please give me an idea how many pounds I need to buy? Thank you.

[@PoplarSpringFarm]

I don’t know how much will make a pint. Part of it depends on how small you cut it up, or grind it up, which would be even better. The smaller the pieces, the more rendered lard you will end up with. If you want to start with a small amount, I would buy 5 pounds. Make sure you know your farmer. Healthy fat is from healthy, pasture (or woods etc) raised pigs.

[@rebeccadees2300]

@@PoplarSpringFarm thank you 😊

[@PoplarSpringFarm]

You’re welcome. Have fun!☺️