No, Crisco and Lard are not the same. Crisco is a brand of vegetable shortening and lard is a type of fat from pork. They have different flavours, as well as distinct uses in cooking and baking. Crisco has a neutral flavour and is made from hydrogenated vegetable oils. It is commonly used as a substitute for butter or lard in recipes. On the other hand, lard is rendered from pork fat and has a higher melting point and a lot more flavour. It is often used in savoury dishes and pastries to add flavour and enhance texture.