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Originally Posted by jerseyboy
When you see lardo offered at some charcuterie places is that the same as lard? The idea that it is kinda grosses me out.
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Lardo is not lard. Lard is rendered pig fat. Lardo is a cured meat product made from the layer of fat underneath the pig's skin. The fat is cured in brine and seasonings, meaning that the fat takes on the flavor of whatever it's cured in. It's supposed to be quite delicious. Mario Batali uses it a lot in his cooking.
For those wondering what lardo looks like:
