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In a Fitting Observance, Chef Greg’s Beef Tallow Fried Chicken Celebrates National Fried Chicken Day with Flavor to Spare

July 4, 2022

Chef Greg's new recipe for National Fried Chicken Day says goodbye to flavorless fowl and embraces an amazingly moist and savory way to prepare this summer favorite! When it comes to frying chicken, there are many choices of fat for deep frying, but beef tallow imparts more complexity to the popular dish. Tallow is also far superior when you want a dry (non-oily) crisp texture. Really, nothing compares for deep frying performance!

This Memorial Day, Take a Tri-tip from Coast Packing’s Chef Greg; Tallow-Injected Beef Promises an Epic BBQ

May 26, 2022

Memorial Day without barbecue is like the Fourth of July without fireworks (which is to say, unheard of) — and this year, when you do the grilling honors, family and friends will stand up and cheer. Your partner in BBQ is Greg Hozinsky, Coast Packing Company’s Corporate Chef, who has put together a new tri-tip recipe, complete with rub, that promises to be a fitting kickoff to summer!

This Sunday, Wake Up with Coast Packing’s Beef Tallow Easter Hash Browns Benedict Recipe

April 12, 2022

Perfect for Easter Brunch, Chef Greg has come up with an exciting variation of traditional Eggs Benedict. For this recipe, we toss aside the basic English muffin, opting for a crispy tallow-fried hash brown base -- a delicious upgrade that’s naturally #glutenfree and #grainfree!

Winners Announced for Coast Packing Company’s #LardLovers Recipe Contest

January 3, 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 Fifth Annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest.

Coast Packing reveals winners of fifth annual lard-based recipe contest

December 29, 2021

Coast Packing Company, a leading supplier of farm-fat-based shortenings, has announced the winners of its fifth annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest, a tribute to the staying power of comfort food. The company called for any unique, unpublished recipe that uses lard, in sweet or savory categories, with the winning recipes being announced on December 8 for National Lard Day.

Coast Packing holds fifth annual lard-based recipe contest

November 3, 2021

Coast Packing Company, a leading supplier of farm-fat-based shortenings, has announced the fifth annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest, a tribute to the staying power of comfort food. The company is calling for any unique, unpublished recipe that uses lard, in sweet or savory categories, with entries being accepted now until midnight on Sunday, November 21.

It’s a Win-Win-Win!

January 26, 2020

Lisa Keys, 2nd place winner of our #LardLovers Recipe Contest, posted about her win on her blog, Good Grief Cook. Check it out here!

Crumble Carrot Cake Caramel Cheesecake

December 11, 2019

This winning cheesecake submitted by Brenda Watts of Gaffney, SC is a nice combination of sweet and savory. It has a clean flavor and is not as sweet or heavy as your typical cheesecake. Perfect with a cup of coffee or complementary tea.

Coast Packing Hosting 3rd Annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest

November 15, 2019

Proving that there’s nothing like those classic family recipes to bring kitchens and home cooks to life, Coast Packing Company, the West’s largest supplier of animal fat shortenings, announced the third annual #LardLovers Recipe Contest.

Tender Citrus, Bursting Blueberry Muffins

December 12, 2018

These winning easy-to-make muffins submitted by Donna Pochoday-Stelmach, Morristown, N.J. are tender, moist and full of luscious blueberries with hints of lemon and orange flavors. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cup of coffee, for an afternoon snack with a cup of complementary tea.