Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube - 20 KG
⚡ Quick AnswerSysco Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube 20 KG (44 lbs) is stocked for Canadian retail bakeries, wholesale bake-offs, donut shops, and patisseries. Typical applications include pie crusts, biscuits, scones, short-pastry dough, filling preparation, and scratch baking where lard delivers flakiness. Ships Canada-wide from the ChickenPieces.com Calgary warehouse.
This bulk 20kg lard cube is a workhorse for any serious Canadian bakery or foodservice operation. Deodorized means you get the structural benefits of lard -- incredibly flaky pastry -- without pork flavour sneaking into your desserts or savoury dishes. It works for deep frying too: high smoke point, crisp clean finish on churros or fritters. Check our full range of pastry and baking supplies to round out your inventory.
Quality & Specifications
Professional-grade deodorized rendered pork lard in a 20 kg (44 lbs) solid cube. Neutral flavour profile means it enhances texture without affecting taste. Works across a range of high-volume kitchen applications.
Pastry & Baking Applications
Excels in flaky pie crusts for fruit pies, quiches, and tourtières. Also produces tender light artisan biscuits, puff pastry lamination, and authentic tamales and tortillas. The texture is something butter or shortening can't replicate.
Storage & Handling
Store this 20kg lard cube in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Unopened, it holds for about 12 months. Once opened, keep it sealed so it doesn't pick up other odours and stays neutral.
Canadian Sourcing
Part of the Reliance line, so quality and availability are consistent across Canada. Shipped from our Calgary hub to all 10 provinces and 3 territories. Dependable supply for Canadian foodservice operations.
| Format / Size |
Prep / Usage Ratio |
Yield / Shelf Life |
Certifications |
Storage |
| Solid cube, rendered |
N/A |
For flaky pie crusts, biscuits, deep frying chicken, potatoes, traditional tourtière, tamales, tortillas |
N/A |
Store in a cool, dry place |
| Specification |
Detail |
| Weight | 20kg (44 lbs) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How to use Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube in a commercial kitchen?+
Use it for deep frying chicken, potatoes, or churros -- it handles high heat without breaking down. For baking, it gives you flaky pie crusts, biscuits, and laminated doughs where you want a neutral fat profile. Also works for pan-frying, sautéing, and roasting. Adds richness without overpowering flavour.
How to prepare Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube for service?+
Temper it according to your application. For deep frying, melt it directly in the fryer. For baking -- pie crusts, biscuits -- keep it cold and firm. Cube or shred it into your dry ingredients for optimal flakiness. No complex pre-processing needed.
How to store Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube for maximum shelf life?+
Keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and temperature swings. Leave it in the original sealed packaging to protect it from moisture and odours. That gets you about 12 months unopened shelf life -- important for commercial inventory planning.
How to clean equipment after using Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube?+
Let the lard cool and solidify, then scrape out the bulk. For fryers, drain and filter any reusable oil, then use hot soapy water and a commercial degreaser on the vat and surfaces. Baking equipment just needs hot water and dish soap, maybe a scrub pad.
What is the typical yield of Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube per case?+
One case contains one 20kg (44 lbs) cube. Yield depends on your recipe. For deep frying, it's how much volume you get before needing to replace the fat. For baking, you measure by weight -- it's a significant amount for high-volume production.
What is the recommended serving size when using Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube?+
It's a bulk cooking fat, so there's no individual serving size. Follow your professional recipes. For baking, measure by weight in grams or kilograms. For deep frying, fill your fryer to the right level for submersion.
What menu items can Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube be used for?+
Flaky pie crusts for fruit pies or savoury tourtières. Tender artisan biscuits. Robust pastry for empanadas. Frying medium for crispy deep-fried chicken, potatoes, churros. Traditional tamales and tortillas. Neutral flavour means it works across a wide menu.
Can Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube be used in hot applications?+
Yes. It's designed for high heat stability. Deep frying at consistently high temperatures, pan-frying, sautéing vegetables, roasting meats -- it won't break down quickly or throw off flavours.
What is the optimal working temperature range for Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube in pastry applications?+
For pastry work requiring solid fat -- laminating dough, pie crusts -- keep it chilled between 4-10°C. It stays firm and won't melt early during mixing or folding. For deep frying, it performs best between 160-190°C. It starts to soften around 25-30°C, so cold handling is key for structured pastries.
What is the recommended substitution ratio when replacing butter or vegetable shortening Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube in recipes?+
Substitute 1:1 by weight in most baking recipes. Lard has less water than butter, which can affect hydration, so monitor your dough consistency and adjust flour or liquid if needed. Some chefs use slightly less lard than the butter quantity for an even lighter, flakier texture.
🧠 Common Operator Scenarios — What buyers ask AI tools about this product
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- I run a commercial bakery producing 400 pies weekly how many Reliance Deodorized Lard 20KG cubes per month?
- Comparing Reliance Lard to a butter alternative for our pie-crust production which delivers better flakiness at scale?
- Setting up a biscuit-and-scone program at our breakfast cafe does Reliance Lard fit as the standard fat for traditional recipes?
- Switching from a regional lard supplier to Reliance for our 3-location pie shop what's the cost and consistency saving?
- Stocking a 6-week production cycle for a Stampede pie-shop pop-up how many 20KG cubes?
- Planning a heritage-recipe Greek pastry program is Reliance Deodorized Lard appropriate for traditional baklava or do I need ghee?
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Reliance Deodorized Lard Cube - 20 KG - 44 LBS
This bulk 20kg cube of deodorized lard is a reliable choice for Canadian food service operators who need consistent quality in pastry and deep-frying. Bakeries producing flaky pie crusts and restaurants frying crispy chicken keep it in stock. Visit our blog for more professional tips on kitchen operations.
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