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Lard
Mar 23, 2013 14:11:50 GMT -5
Post by BigM on Mar 23, 2013 14:11:50 GMT -5
I have 40# of lard that I bought when a local store went out of business. How long do you think it will keep in the containers they came in? Should I look into alternate storing methods?
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Lard
Mar 23, 2013 14:32:38 GMT -5
Post by Cyngbaeld on Mar 23, 2013 14:32:38 GMT -5
It will go rancid. How fast depends on how warm it is. It will keep indefinitely in the freezer if you have room. You can also melt it and heat till it sizzles then pour in sterile canning jars. It will keep a lot longer than if you keep it in the original container but not as long as in the freezer.
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Lard
Mar 23, 2013 15:40:41 GMT -5
Post by Granny Smith on Mar 23, 2013 15:40:41 GMT -5
If it does go rancid, don't throw it away. You can use it to grease things like garden tools (to keep them from rusting) or simple machinery (to make it work smoother) You can also use it to grease molds so whatever you're molding will slip out easier. I used some to grease cardboard boxes when I was molding concrete pots.
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Lard
Mar 23, 2013 17:06:32 GMT -5
Post by BigM on Mar 23, 2013 17:06:32 GMT -5
I don't really have room in the freezer. Do I need to water bathe it in the jars?
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Lard
Mar 23, 2013 17:34:39 GMT -5
Post by Cyngbaeld on Mar 23, 2013 17:34:39 GMT -5
No, they don't need to be waterbathed. Just pour the hot fat into hot jars and put the lids on real fast. If they don't seal it isn't a real bad thing, but better if they do. Be sure the fat sizzles since that means all the moisture is out and it is hot enough to kill any bacteria or mold spores.
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Lard
Mar 24, 2013 6:24:57 GMT -5
Post by BigM on Mar 24, 2013 6:24:57 GMT -5
Ok, Thanks!
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Lard
Mar 24, 2013 10:27:56 GMT -5
Post by mysisteringa on Mar 24, 2013 10:27:56 GMT -5
Oh, gee whiz... I just remembered I have a 25 lb bucket of lard that I've had waaayyy too long! Now I'm afraid to open it. I'm sure it must be rancid by now. Would it hurt a dog to eat it? I don't want to throw it out!
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Lard
Mar 24, 2013 11:36:43 GMT -5
Post by meemo on Mar 24, 2013 11:36:43 GMT -5
If it's store bought lard it's probably still good. The bucket I just finished was over 2 yrs old.
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Lard
Mar 24, 2013 14:35:56 GMT -5
Post by Cyngbaeld on Mar 24, 2013 14:35:56 GMT -5
No, it won't hurt the dog.
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Lard
Mar 25, 2013 5:00:59 GMT -5
Post by mysisteringa on Mar 25, 2013 5:00:59 GMT -5
Thanks, y'all! Yes, it is store-bought. When I get a break from working I'll open it and can it per Kim's instructions if it's still good. If it's rancid, I'll start giving Samson a little every day.
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Lard
Mar 25, 2013 7:18:10 GMT -5
Post by BigM on Mar 25, 2013 7:18:10 GMT -5
What would happen if you used rancid lard to make soap?
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Lard
Mar 25, 2013 12:28:41 GMT -5
Post by Granny Smith on Mar 25, 2013 12:28:41 GMT -5
M, it would work, but it would smell bad.
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Lard
Mar 25, 2013 13:14:22 GMT -5
Post by Cyngbaeld on Mar 25, 2013 13:14:22 GMT -5
Yeah, not much use for rancid soap.
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Lard
Mar 25, 2013 13:42:51 GMT -5
Post by meemo on Mar 25, 2013 13:42:51 GMT -5
Maybe to wash the dog.
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Lard
Mar 25, 2013 14:02:07 GMT -5
Post by Granny Smith on Mar 25, 2013 14:02:07 GMT -5
or the car
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