VERNON, Calif. , Nov. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cozy, comforting, flavorful.
These three words describe the most priceless luxury items of the holiday season: sweet and savory treats. Coast Packing Company , the leading supplier of animal fat shortenings in the Western U.S.
, today announced the 8 th annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest . With National Lard Day on December 8 , Coast calls home cooks, bakers, and culinary enthusiasts to submit their irresistible original recipes showcasing the rich flavors of their family's best-kept secret ingredient, lard. VIVA embodies the heritage and deliciousness of time-honored cooking methods and has been the trusted brand in Hispanic kitchens for over 45 years.
Carefully processed to ensure quality, consistency, and zero trans fats, VIVA Lard is a versatile cooking, baking, and frying staple. Its superior creaming properties make breads more flavorful, pie crusts flakier, and brings a rich, authentic flavor to popular dishes. "Lard is a heritage fat that has been used in cooking for generations with incredible significance across various cuisines," said Coast's Corporate Chef, Greg Hozinsky .
"Its low moisture content and high melting point make it an ideal, forgiving ingredient—especially for pie crusts—allowing it to be easily cut into flour without absorbing as much during baking. The result is an unmatched, perfectly flaky crust." This year's contest has two categories: Sweet and Savory.
Whether your specialty is a cozy pastry, a c.