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I rendered some pig belly pieces into lard!  It took a couple batches to get a quart since I did the method where you add the hot lard to a mason jar with a bit of water, store it upside down and then pour off the water once the junk settles.
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Pig belly pieces
Pig belly pieces
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Slow cooking to get the grease
Slow cooking to get the grease
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First harvest. What should I do with the bacon bits... :)
First harvest. What should I do with the bacon bits... :)
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Second or third batch
Second or third batch
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More
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Full collection of lard
Full collection of lard
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