Best Substitutes for Lard
Shortening and butter both work, though each shifts the flavor and flakiness slightly.
Best overall swap
Shortening
1:1Neutral flavor with a similarly flaky result — a common swap in pie crusts.
All Substitutes for Lard
Shortening
1:1Neutral flavor with a similarly flaky result — a common swap in pie crusts.
Butter
1:1Adds a rich, buttery flavor and works especially well in pastry and tamale dough.
Coconut oil (solid)
1:1A plant-based alternative that mimics lard’s solid-at-room-temperature texture.