Practical advice

Why is it healthy to use lard in cooking?

Lard is not your enemy - quite the opposite. For decades, animal lard has been unfairly blamed for negative health effects. However, recent research shows that natural animal fats are an important part of a balanced diet. Pork lard contains: Monounsaturated fatty acids - similar to those found in olive oil Oleic acid - has anti-inflammatory properties and promotes heart health Vitamins A, D, E and K - important for immunity, bones and healthy skin

The truth about animal fats

At a time when store shelves are full of vegetable oils and margarines, we often forget about the traditional and nutritionally valuable fats that our grandparents used every day—such as lard. We produce it honestly, using traditional methods, without unnecessary additives. Why should you return to it too?

1. Pork lard is not your enemy – quite the opposite

For decades, animal fat has been unfairly blamed for negative health effects. However, recent research shows that natural animal fats are an important part of a balanced diet.

Pork lard contains:

Monounsaturated fatty acids – similar to those found in olive oil
Oleic acid – has anti-inflammatory effects and promotes heart health
Vitamins A, D, E, and K – important for immunity, bones, and healthy skin

2. Better stability when cooking

Pork lard has a high smoke point (around 190–200 °C), which means it is ideal for:

Frying
Baking
Preparation of traditional dishes

Unlike some vegetable oils, it does not break down into harmful substances at high temperatures, so food not only tastes better, but is also healthier.

3. Natural and minimally processed fat

Our pork lard is:

No preservatives
No artificial additives
Made from high-quality Slovak meat

Unlike margarine and industrially processed oils, it is a purely natural product that your body can process well.

4. Support for traditional cuisine and local agriculture

Using pork lard:

You support traditional Slovak crafts
You reduce your consumption of industrially processed products
Do you prefer local ingredients over imported ones?

At our butcher shop [NAME], we believe that returning to tradition is also the path to health. And good lard—the kind we make—is proof of that.

5. How to use it in a modern kitchen?

Pork lard isn't just for pork dishes. It's also great in:

Homemade bread and pagáčov
Fried potatoes
Vegetable scraps
Traditional cakes

Many chefs are consciously returning to it today—not only because of its taste, but also because of its natural composition.

Fat is not the enemy. What matters is what kind of fat you choose.

Pork lard, if it comes from a verified source and is processed honestly, is a nutritious, tasty, and natural part of healthy cuisine. At our butcher shop, we adhere to the principle of less chemicals, more honesty —which is why we offer pork lard just like our grandmothers used to make.