I'd say this is just about right. More than this, too much.
Posted on 01/23/2025 5:57:22 AM PST by Red Badger
In the world of nutrition, we're often reminded of the importance of eating fruits and vegetables to keep a balanced diet. But hold onto your hats, folks—a recent study has revealed that pork fat ranks as one of the healthiest foods on the planet, even outdoing many veggies. With a nutritional score of 73 out of 100, pork fat lands in the eighth spot on a list of the world's top 100 healthiest foods, according to BBC Future.
Pork fat, also known as lard, is a fantastic source of B vitamins and minerals. Plus, it's more unsaturated and healthier than lamb or beef fat. This type of fat contains monounsaturated fatty acids, like oleic acid, which is also found in olive oil—famous for its heart health benefits. But remember, moderation is key!
In the lineup of the healthiest foods, pork fat beat out 92 other foods, including peas, red cabbage, tomatoes, mackerel, lettuce, oranges, and sweet potatoes. This might come as a shocker to many, as veggies have traditionally been seen as the healthiest choice. However, pork fat offers a nutritional profile that shouldn't be underestimated.
To get the most nutritional bang for your buck from pork fat, it's crucial to consider how the pigs were raised. According to Surrey Live, lard provides fat-soluble vitamins like vitamin D, especially if the pigs were raised outdoors. Pasture-raised pork fat tends to be healthier due to its better nutrient content.
As with any part of your diet, moderation is essential. While pork fat has many benefits, it's important not to go overboard. The saturated fats present in lard are okay in moderate amounts, but too much can have negative health effects.
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Beef tallow, but your point is the same.
That's funny:
Leviticus 11:7 - And the pig, though it has a divided hoof, does not chew the cud; it is unclean for you.
Get some “Awesome” from the dollar store. It works great on grease.... If your fingers feel slippery it’s because it melting of a layer of skin. I think it’s lye based.
I remember when they switched- We went to try the new stuff- YUCK! Could not believe that they changed to the non animal fat stuff- We stopped getting fries then-
hillarious
2) What does Paul teach about foods in 1 Timothy 4:4-5?
In 1 Timothy, Paul addresses a cult-like group that taught that abstaining from certain foods and marriage could make one more spiritual and acceptable before God. Paul completely countered this false teaching by presenting truths from Genesis 1-2.
God created everything good. We can freely enjoy these things, rather than deceive ourselves, thinking we are more holy by abstaining from certain foods.
“For everything created by God is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with gratitude; 5 for it is sanctified by means of the word of God and prayer” (1 Tim 4:4-5).
Prayer shows we recognize and appreciate God’s creation (God made everything good).
God’s provision for us (He takes care of us).
God reveals His purpose (He wants us to live and enjoy what He has made).
(Romans 14:3-4)
3 Let not him who eats regard with contempt him who does not eat, and let not him who does not eat judge him who eats, for God has accepted him. 4 Who are you to judge the servant of another? To his own master he stands or falls; and stand he will, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
Acts 10:9-15 — 9 On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:
10 And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance,
11 And saw heaven opened, and a certain vessel descending upon him, as it had been a great sheet knit at the four corners, and let down to the earth:
12 Wherein were all manner of fourfooted beasts of the earth, and wild beasts, and creeping things, and fowls of the air.
13 And there came a voice to him, Rise, Peter; kill, and eat.
14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or unclean.
15 And the voice spake unto him again the second time, What God hath cleansed, that call not thou common.
Duly noted!
MMMM, bacon! But how much is too much?
I'd say this is just about right. More than this, too much.
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The “lean” pork you get in the groceries today just can’t compare to the fattier pigs naturally bred when I was a kid. When my mom served pork chops, I would actually volunteer to clear the table and do the dishes so I could suck every last scrap of fat off the bones on my family’s plates.
Yep. My grandma used lard for pie crust, and would make it a little salty, not sweet. So delicious with pumpkin or apple filling!
Lard packaged for Hispanic or Mexican food is called manteca. If you have any hispanic population in your area, you might be able to find it. There are lots of brands of manteca on the general marketplace.
Nah, it was beef tallow (rendered beef fat).
Mickey D’s supposedly used lard, but when I worked at Arctic Cirle, we used lard. Best fried food ever, we cooled off and strained the hot grease upon closing. Got rid of the burned fries and chicken parts. Deep fried, pressure cooked chicken.... O MAN...good stuff.
I love liver, but only freshly cooked. Once it is cooled off, we would eat sandwiches made of it, and they did not go down very easy. BITD when we wuz po fok’. We had 7 kids, my aunts kids on and off. Mom had 8 brothers and sisters, Dad had a Federal Job, he “sponsored” a lot of family to move near us, in with us, and to get jobs.
Gizzards sauted in wine and bacon grease, used to be the go to snack for Football games. Boy do I miss Bud and Alice, best inlaws ever. They also crabbed, and fished for shrimp. ALWAYS gizzards, crab, shrimp and fresh salmon. Of course before the Boldt decision. They RUINED everything.
On ruining fishing, my MIL Alice caught a 62 lb salmon to win the derby on Hood Canal in 1969 ir 70. They won a 16 ft boat. In 1980 the derby prizes were rods and reels. It was hard to catch a good sized fish, and we caught rock fish instead for fun.
Liver soaked in buttermilk, blanched in hot water till the color changes, then fry with onions and bacon.... Oooo La La
Recipe please, I love beef liver. Even better if I get calfs liver.
Are you a Dalton, or Duncan? That was the age of my grandma and her sisters ages when passing.
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