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Tallow vs Lard: Which Fat Is Actually Better for Cooking?

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Two glass jars of beef tallow and pork lard side by side on a wooden cutting board with cast iron skillet

Tallow vs Lard: Which Fat Is Actually Better for Cooking? Two animal fats, two very different personalities. Here’s what matters and what doesn’t. By Better Living Every Day · Updated March 2026 · 12 min read In This Article: The Short Version What Are Tallow and Lard, Exactly? Head to Head Comparison What to Cook … Read more