Appetizers

8th Annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest

Calling all lard lovers! Do you have an original recipe that features lard? If so, we invite you to enter our contest—it’s easy!

Just upload your original recipe, which includes lard, using the form below.
Include a list of all ingredients and recipe instructions.
Add a clear photo of the finished dish.

That’s it, you’re entered! Only the top recipes will advance to the next round, where our judging panel will conduct taste tests. If your recipe is selected, you’ll have a chance to win one of four fantastic prizes! Images of all entries will be posted below.

Please note: Only one entry per person.

Thank you for your interest. The LardLovers Recipe Contest is now closed.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Contest open to legal residents of the USA, 21+. One entry per person. Entries accepted until through November 30, 2024.

Questions? Email us: lardlovers@coastpacking.com

Sample recipe:

LardLovers Recipe Submission Tips

Be sure to include in your recipe the following steps to ensure each items is fully descriptor and supplied with all the necessary steps. See Sample.

Step 1

Title

Include Title of the Recipe

Step 2

Recipe Description

A brief description of the finished product, history, or tradition to pique the readers interest and provide an idea of finished product.

Step 3

Servings or Yield

Servings. Please indicate how much as pieces, cups, or portions

Step 4

Prep Time

Prep Time: The time to cut, slice, portion ingredients before combining to make dish, including cooling or refrigeration before serving.

Step 5

Cooking Time

Time to cook at the stove, bake, fry or grill to prepare components, as well as recipe ingredients.

Step 6

Ingredients

Please use U.S. weights and measurements for each ingredient.

Step 7

Instructions

Please list the steps to make your creation, include storage for leftovers.

Step 8

Short Essay question

What makes lard special to you? A rich tradition, a fond memory, or a sweet recipe? Share your sweet story, handed down family recipe, or treasured memory cooking with lard.

~2024 Recipe Submissions~

#17 – Crumbly Tea (or Coffee) Lard Cookies

#22 – Lard biscuit fried chicken sandwich

#27 – Savory Dutch Baby with Soubise Sauce

#28 – Irish Plum Pudding & Hard Sauce Cream

#30 – Mixed Pepper Savory Cheesecake with Cranberry Jalapeño Jelly

#33 – Gruyere and Caramelized Onion Party Dip

#34 – Sun Kissed Orange and Pecan Biscotti

#41 – Lamb, Feta and Honey Crispy Triangles

#47 – Pumpkin Spiced Aioli Deviled Egg Crispy Baked Potato and Beet Lard Candy

#49 – Tender Stuffed Cabbage Rolls, with Pork, Mushrooms & Rice

~Past Contest Winners 2023~

Congratulations to the FINAL FOUR WINNERS!

~SWEET CATEGORY~

1ST PRIZE: Bourbon Banana Muffins with a Toffee Crumble by Elaine Barbee

2ND PRIZE: Strawberry Snowball Mini-Cakes by Brenda Watts

~SAVORY CATEGORY~

1ST PRIZE: Pork Meatballs and Scrambled Eggs Sliders Party by Yoshiharu Sogi

2ND PRIZE: Charcuterie Board Between Bread by Sandra Dombek

Past Contest Winners 2022

The people again have spoken – in this case, a group of judges skilled in the culinary arts – awarding top prizes to four contestants and their delectable creations, in Coast Packing Company’s Sixth Annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest.