Coast Packing, one of the nation’s leading suppliers of the animal fat shortenings lard and beef tallow, has announced the return of its #LardLover’s Recipe Contest, now in its seventh year. The contest draws its inspiration from the annual December 8 observance of #NationalLardDay, organized by the Healthy Fats Coalition. 

The company is now accepting entries for unique, unpublished recipes that use lard in sweet or savory dishes. Entries are being accepted now until midnight on Thursday, December 8. The contest is open to those 21 and over, and no purchase is necessary to enter.

Judging the contest will be a small group of culinary professionals from Coast, led by Corporate Chef Greg Hozinsky, who will select the winners based on flavor, creativity/originality and visual appeal. 

“We continue to be impressed at how resourceful contest entrants are,” Hozinsky says. “I look forward to inventive, totally delicious creations – recipes I expect will demonstrate what an amazing an ingredient lard can be.”

This year, prizes will be awarded for First and Second Place in the Sweet and Savory categories. The prize lineup includes: 

SWEET CATEGORY - 1st Prize

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer, 5-Qt. in Juniper, MSRP $449.95 

SWEET CATEGORY – 2nd Prize

Nordic Ware Gingerbread House Set, MSRP $112.00 

SAVORY CATEGORY - 1st Prize

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro & Williams Sonoma Goldtouch Pro Nonstick 4-Piece Bundle, MSRP $499.00 

SAVORY CATEGORY – 2nd Prize

Williams Sonoma Goldtouch Savory Bakeware, Set of 6, MSRP $149.95