Pie Patrol: How to Keep it ‘Upper Crust’

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We are right in the middle of pie season. And the secret to a good pie is a delicious flaky pie crust.

In this recipe you’ll learn how to put together the perfect pie crust that will serve as the base for any pie filling you choose.

The secret ingredient to a great pie crust is leaf lard, which comes from a pig. This is available online, at the farmers markets and often at butcher shops if you ask in advance. Often they will already have rendered it for you, but it is easy to render the fat yourself if need be.

If leaf lard isn’t available, then look for other kinds of lard. Butcher shops and specialty grocery stores will often have it in their freezer section. You can store the lard for many months in your freezer and have it on hand any time you want to whip up the perfect pie.