Lard is healthy! In recent generations, lard has seemed to completely disappear from home kitchens. Until the early 1900's, lard was a staple cooking fat across the globe. It was the secret to perfectly flaky pie pastry, crispy fried chicken, melt-in-your-mouth biscuits and luscious gravy. Now, when people hear the term lard, they immediately conjure up a vision of clogged arteries. It's time to set the record straight - lard is a healthy cooking fat and deserves to make a comeback in kitchens everywhere. 1. Lard is heat stable When it comes to determining the stability of a fat, it's