I can't believe we ever (as a society) let industry, politics, and medical people talk us into using corn or vegetable oil instead.
Fried chicken in lard is fantastic if you've never had it. There's a restaurant in Tenessee that had the same lard, just kept adding more and straining, since before 1910. When they moved they insured their "grease" for a million dollars. Might be an urban legend but the point is...fried food in lard is awesomely good.
Biscuits with lard are better too. I tried every way.
Its hard to get lard to smoke. My electric skillet goes up to 400 and it never smokes if I use lard.
If you have never used lard instead of Crisco. ..I suggest you try.