For frying dishes, choose good quality fat, which has a high smoking temperature, so that nothing will burn. Today we will take a closer look at lard, which not only works great for thermal treatment, but also hides health supporting properties.
Some time ago, scientists selected 1000 most nourishing food productsthe ranking was published by the BBC Future. Of course, products such as fish, vegetables, fruits and nuts appeared in it. Interestingly, in a high, eighth place, a product came, which is definitely not associated with health food. We are talking about lard, pork fat, which, despite high calories, contains a lot of substances that have a beneficial effect on the body.
Smalec is a source of group B vitaminswhich, among other things, have a beneficial effect on the nervous system, cardiovascular system or metabolic processes. It is also present here vitamin Awhich has a beneficial effect on the correct vision, and helps to protect your eyes from diseases, as well vitamin Dwhich strengthens bones and teeth, and also supports the body’s immunity.
Many people avoid eating lard because they are in it saturated fatty acidswhich contribute to increasing the level of “bad” blood cholesterol, and the development of atherosclerosis. However, it is worth noting that At the same time, there is a valuable oleic acid in lard, which can also be found in olive oil recommended by dietitians, it has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system. Among other things, it reduces the level of “bad” cholesterol (LDL), and increases the level of good cholesterol (HDL). In addition, unlike some hardened vegetable fats, e.g. margarine, does not contain harmful trans fats. Of course, this does not mean that you can eat lard at will. Is a high -calorie product, in 100 g there is about 900 kcal. However, from time to time, it can appear in your menu.
Of course, the most popular use of lard is to smear the fresh bread. According to many gourmets, the tastiest is the one with scraps, onions or apple. Bread with lard fits perfectly with home pickled cucumber. Such a snack is a real rarity, which is served on tourist promenades, as well as during all outdoor events, festivals or fairs.
Lard has a high smoking temperature, up to 220 degrees, therefore It works well for frying, e.g. pork chops or ground. What’s more, clean lard, without slats or onions, will be great with a baking addition. You can add it instead of butter to shortcrust pastry, thanks to which it will come out extremely delicate.
Sources: Teragałuje.pl, diettytycy.org.pl, fit.poradnikzdrowie.pl
