Tallow and lard are often mentioned together, but they’re not the same thing.
Both are traditional animal fats that humans have used for centuries, long before modern cooking oils became common.
In this video, we break down where tallow and lard come from, how they’re made, how they behave in cooking, and why those differences still matter today.
From texture and flavor to heat stability and historical use, this is a clear, straightforward explanation of two fats that shaped everyday life for generations.
If you’ve ever wondered why recipes specify one over the other - or why these fats are making a comeback - this video explains it simply, without hype or confusion.
Chapters
0:00 – Intro
1:07 – What Is Tallow?
2:07 – What Is Lard?
2:59 – Texture and Physical Differences
3:55 – Flavor and Cooking Behavior
4:53 – Nutritional Differences
5:49 – Historical and Cultural Uses
6:47 – Final Comparison and Conclusion
