what is the difference between lard & shortening?
From Wikipedia: Shortening is a semisolid fat ... or lard from an animal or vegetable. ... Shortening often has a higher smoke point than ... margarine, and it has 100% fat câ¦ontent, compared to about 80% for ... margarine..
Lard is made from rendered and processed pig fat. Drippings are fat from any meat (including pork), which collect in the bottom of a roasting pan. Drippings are predominantly â¦used as a flavor component, or as a starter for a roux, whereas lard is primarily used for frying.