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12 Best Substitutes for Lard in Tamales

If you’re planning to make tamales for your family and friends, you might want to consider using substitutes for lard in your recipe.
Lard is a type of animal fat that has been traditionally used in the preparation of many kinds of food around the world.
It is an especially common ingredient in Mexican cuisine, as it adds a lot of flavor to dishes like tamales, tortillas, and beans (which are all usually served with lard).
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 8 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 people
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Grated, Cold Butter
  • Ghee
  • Coconut Oil
  • Vegetable Shortening
  • Chicken Fat
  • Duck Fat
  • Avocado Oil
  • Almond Oil
  • Olive Oil
  • Bacon Fat
  • Grapeseed oil or sunflower oil
  • Margarine

Instructions
 

  • Pick any of the alternatives from this list to use in your tamales.
  • Prepare the rest of your meal.
  • Be ready to munch in no time!
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