Lard was the canary for culinary correctness in the coal mine.
Rendered pork fat has been widespread in human diets for centuries. It was used to fry everything from dough to chicken, and was an essential ingredient in pie making.
Lard tragically fell out of favor with the public during World War I over monounsaturated fats in the 20th century.
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Progressive trans fat activists began bombarding animal fats with a barrage of negative publicity starting in the 1950s, much of it culled from inaccurate sources.
In the 1960s, everyone loved lard, but in the 1980s, no one wanted to mention it.
Lard is one of the essential ingredients in the dough made by New York City’s Little Pie Company, a famous bakery located in Midtown Manhattan. (Courtesy of Little Pie)
Humanity’s staple foods quickly came under fire, with salt, sugar, eggs and butter all condemned as unhealthy over the years.
But times are changing.
Lard has experienced a resurgence in recent years thanks to a heroic band of pig-fat patriots who survived the blitz of bad news.
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Pie makers and pastry chefs never gave up their rights to store and manufacture lard.
“The main reason we use lard is because it gives flakiness to the pie crust,” Arnold Wilkerson, owner of Little Pie Company in New York City, told FOX News Digital. .
Former theater actor Arnold Wilkerson founded Little Pie Company in 1985 in New York City’s theater district. (Little Pie Company)
“We combine lard and butter in a certain ratio to bring out the flavour. So it’s the ideal combination of crunch and flavor.”
World War I over monounsaturated fats claimed its most famous casualty in 1990. Fast food giant McDonald’s was forced to stop using the delicious beef tallow in its french fries.
“The main reason we use lard is because it gives the puff pastry its flakiness.”
“But the tables have turned in the past few decades, as health experts have gained a new understanding of fats and heart health.”Food and Cooking Site Mashed.com reported.
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The site added: “Saturated fats from animal sources, such as butter and lard, are less harmful to our health than previously thought.”
Lard on the shelves of the Big Apple Market on 9th Avenue in New York City. In recent years, lard has regained its presence on supermarket shelves across the country. (Kelly J. Byrne/Fox News Digital)
Lard, a completely natural product, was often replaced with trans fatty acids, many of which are artificial.
The World Health Organization states that “trans fats clog arteries and increase the risk of heart attack and death,” and that “trans fats are found in margarine, vegetable shortening, and baked goods such as crackers, biscuits, and pies.” he added. . ”
(By the way, Crisco says on its website, “For a healthier option, all Crisco shortening products now have 0 grams of trans fat per serving.”)
According to nutritionists, moderation remains the best advice.
Lard laughed in the face of culinary cancel culture and kale when it ranked number eight (eighth!) on the BBC’s list of the 100 most nutritious foods in the world in 2020 .
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Citing a survey of 1,000 scientists, the BBC said: “An excellent source of B vitamins and minerals. Pig fat is more unsaturated and healthier than lamb or beef fat.” Reported.
A shocking spot in the top 10 saw lard beat out green queens like broccoli raab (30th), kale (31st) and fresh spinach (45th).
New York nutritionist and author Lauren Harris Pincus told Fox News Digital that moderation remains the best advice.
Apple pie from Little Pie Company in New York City. Bakery owner Arnold Wilkerson told FOX News Digital that lard is essential to making flaky puff pastry. (Little Pie Company)
“Saturated fats, especially animal fats, contribute to heart disease,” said the authors of The Everything Easy Pre-Dibetes Cookbook.
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“I wouldn’t advise anyone to add more saturated fat to their diet.”
She also said, “A little bit has never killed anyone. So if you’re trying to make the world’s best pie crust and you need a little lard, it’s probably okay.” .
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