I’ve purchased lard at Eastern Market in DC — so that’s an option if you can’t find it in Rockville.

Anonymous wrote:I've bought it at Wegmans. It's in the pork section. Call and ask beforehand.

I'm not a fan of lard. Don't see a real reason for it. Just use crisco if you want crispiness in cookies.

Pie crust and Cuban bread are excellent “reasons”.

I get lard in the butter section at Wegman's. I use it a couple of times a year. It keeps very well in the refrigerator over the course of a year.

I've bought it at Wegmans. It's in the pork section. Call and ask beforehand.

I'm not a fan of lard. Don't see a real reason for it. Just use crisco if you want crispiness in cookies.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can you use shortening?

I am experimenting with almond cookies. I will try this one with lard which is supposed to be more authentic.

https://thewoksoflife.com/almond-cookies-chinese/

And I will try one with butter and one with shortening.

But, I need to find lard first!!

Godspeed. Report findings back to DCUM when complete.

Anonymous wrote:Can you use shortening?

I am experimenting with almond cookies. I will try this one with lard which is supposed to be more authentic.

https://thewoksoflife.com/almond-cookies-chinese/

And I will try one with butter and one with shortening.

But, I need to find lard first!!

Check farmers markets. The Rockville farmers market had an Amish stand that sold lard. I know the market is closed for winter, but you could check the seller online and see where else they sell.

Check the Amish Farmers Market in German town, they should have it.

The Clark’s farm also sell lard, but they are also closed for the season.

Anonymous wrote:I once cooked 3 packages of bacon to get a pound of lard

That’s not the same.

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Buy good quality on Amazon. One lb tub

I once cooked 3 packages of bacon to get a pound of lard

Can you use shortening?

West Virginia.

Maybe also try Harris Teeter.

Anonymous wrote:The international markets.

Pp. you can try Walmart too. My parents live in silver spring and have no issues finding it.

The international markets.

Where can I get lard in Rockville? I've checked Giant, Safeway and Great Wall supermarket. I've also tried with the app.

Looks like you can get large quantities online, but I only want 1 pound for a recipe.