Best Lard Substitutes: Bacon Grease & Coconut Oil (+More Great Alternatives!)
Finding a lard substitute is as easy as choosing one of these common ingredients (some of which you might have at home)! There are so many delicious fatty alternatives that you'll never have to use lard when cooking or baking again if that's what you prefer!
Use bacon grease in an equal amount, a 1:1 ratio as the amount of lard called for in any recipe. This is my preferred substitute for all cooking and frying, and some of my baking recipes.
1 tablespoon bacon grease
Best Plant-Based Lard Substitute - Coconut Oil
Use coconut oil, preferably unrefined virgin coconut oil, in an equal ratio of 1:1 as well. This can also be used in any cooking or baking recipe, but is my favorite for the majority of my vintage baking recipes that call for lard.
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Notes
*Nutrition is calculated for the 1 tablespoon of bacon grease only.