Massa Natural Meats - Pasture-Raised, Heritage Pork Leaf Lard

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Pasture-raised, heritage pork leaf lard.Leaf lard is the crème de la crème of fats.  It is internal fat from around the kidney of the animal, which has very little pork flavor.  It’s the purest of fat. Leaf lard can be used in all types of cooking and is wonderful for sautéing or frying. Where is it most prized though is in baking, especially pastry.  It is said to create the lightest and flakiest of crusts and cakes.  This is the best fat choice for cooking when you want to enhance the flavor your dish without the fat adding a flavor of it’s own.Our rare heritage hogs are born & raised on our family farm in California and spend their entire lives on pasture.  They are fed a diet of pasture grasses & roots, with supplemental hay, a small amount of soy-free, corn-free, & GMO-free grain & whey.  They also receive treats of eggs, fruits, nuts & vegetables raised here on the farm. Our hogs are never confined to small spaces or locked indoors at any time in their life.  All our meats are produced without the use of added hormones, growth stimulants, or antibiotics.  USDA-inspected & processed for health and safety.The Massa’s operate a multi-species farm with cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, and chickens, raised naturally on pasture using sustainable farming practices. We are truly a family operation. Duane & Wendy personally take a hands-on role with every aspects of the business from breeding & raising, to customer-service, marketing & shipping. Through selective breeding & careful range management, we are uniquely creating a group of animals that have become a healthy and sustainable alternative to factory farm practices. We do this for a love of the lifestyle, the outdoors, the animals, and to support our ancestral diet by producing quality natural meats that you just can’t find in a store.From our family to yours, we look forward to sharing our healthy, flavorful, tender meats we’re sure you’ll enjoy!