The first Certified Regenerative pork lard
Lard is a traditional cooking fat prized for its rich flavor, versatility, and nourishing fat profile. FOND’s slow-rendered leaf lard is made from pastured pork sourced from White Oak Pastures and packaged in our signature glass jars.
Rich in monounsaturated fats and naturally low in polyunsaturated fats, our lard is ideal for sautéing, frying, roasting, and baking thanks to its high smoke point and exceptional flavor.
At FOND, quality starts at the source. Our tallow is made exclusively from 100% pasture-raised regenerative leaf lard sourced from our friends at White Oak Pastures. We slowly dry render each batch using traditional methods to preserve purity, flavor, and nutrient integrity. We never using fillers, seed oils, shortcuts, or unnecessary additives. The result is exceptionally clean, rich pork lard crafted with the same uncompromising standards we bring to every FOND product.
At FOND, regenerative sourcing is about more than better ingredients. It is about supporting healthier soil, more humane farming practices, and a stronger food system for the future. Our pork lard comes from 100% pasture-raised pork from regenerative U.S. farms we trust. They prioritize land stewardship and animal welfare. We believe the quality of what you cook with starts long before it reaches your kitchen, which is why we partner with White Oak Pastures for our pork lard. They are committed to restoring the land while producing exceptionally clean, nourishing pork.
Use pork lard anywhere you would use cooking oil or butter. Its high smoke point makes it ideal for frying, roasting, and sautéing, while its rich texture creates exceptionally flaky pie crusts, biscuits, and pastries.
Unopened lard is shelf-stable for 2 years from the date of manufacture. After opening, store on the counter for up to 6 months, or in the fridge, where it will last 12-18 months.
Crafted with uncompromising standards from source to jar.
Put very simply, lard is pork fat that has been separated from the meat. Most lard, including ours, is rendered, meaning the fat is cooked slowly until melted. There are different types of lard, including unrendered, rendered, processed, and leaf lard.
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Pork lard is rendered pork fat that has been slowly melted and filtered. The highest-quality lard, known as leaf lard, comes from the fat surrounding the pig’s kidneys and abdomen and has a mild flavor and creamy texture. FOND uses regenerative leaf lard from pasture-raised pork from our friends at White Oak Pastures.
Pork lard contains monounsaturated fats, naturally occurring omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin D. When sourced from pastured pigs, it is a nutrient-rich cooking fat that fits into a balanced diet.
Lard is incredibly versatile. Its high smoke point makes it ideal for frying, roasting, sautéing, and searing, while its creamy texture helps create flaky pie crusts, pastries, biscuits, and other baked goods.
