What to do if you bought rubber lard: don't despair and don't throw it away

It doesn’t matter whether it’s homemade or store-bought, lard can sometimes be tough, but this is no reason to be upset.

There are several ways to soften the product, said Yulia Arkhipova , an expert at the online publication BelNovosti and a chef.

For example, you can put hard lard through a meat grinder, add black pepper, garlic and herbs to taste and mix.

A minimum of effort – and here is a ready-made, tender and aromatic spread for bread.

You can also pre-boil the lard for 20-30 minutes, then wait for it to cool, rub it with salt, black pepper and garlic, leave it overnight at room temperature, and put it in the freezer in the morning.

The result should be soft and aromatic lard that is easy to chew.

Finally, you can always make lard from tough lard. To do this, you will need spices and a microwave oven.

Rinse the lard, removing the salt, and roll it in pepper, then lard the lard with garlic cloves.

Pour half a glass of water into a microwave-safe container and place a piece of lard in it.

Add the bay leaf, cover and microwave for 3 minutes at 700 W.

Earlier we told you what to bread chops in to get a golden crust.