Vocabulary Entry

lard

|noun • verb • adjective

noun

A fatty substance obtained from the abdominal fat of pigs, often used in cooking.

Example Sentences

"The chef cooked the vegetables in lard for added flavor."

"Lard is often used in traditional recipes for pie crusts."

"Many people prefer butter over lard for frying."

verb

Example Sentences

"The baker decided to lard the roast to keep it moist."

"He larded the pan before pouring in the batter."

"It is common to lard meat before slow cooking it."

adjective

Example Sentences

"They served a lard-based dish at the restaurant."

"The lard biscuits were a hit at the family gathering."

"He preferred using lard cookies over regular butter cookies."