Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pork fatback with spices served on a table. - New Africa/Shutterstock Cooking with pig fat has been a part of food culture for ...

This versatile fat makes my tamales, fried chicken, noodles, and baked goods so much better. Depending on the batch, lard's flavor can range from distinctly meaty to neutral and all-but flavorless.

It seems like in the past couple of years, the conversation around cooking fats has hit a fever pitch. Social media trends push certain oils while the health and wellness hamster wheel constantly ...