Hi All,
I was in the store today and came across fresh pork lard. It seemed inexpensive and I've always wondered about lard in soap so I bought it. Before, I go with making CP soap using the lard I have a couple of questions:
1.) Is Pork Lard any better or worse than Beef Lard for soapmaking? Does one 'behave' better than the other or need to be treated different than the other?
2.) Is there going to be a pungent smell when I melt the Lard down and incorporate it into the mix?
3.) What is the best temp to work with Pork Fat? I generally like to work close to room temp oils but obviously that won't be possible with lard. Best temp range?
4.) Is there a traditional soap type made with lard kind of like with goat's milk everyone seems to like/make Goat's Milk Oatmeal & Honey.
Thanks!
I was in the store today and came across fresh pork lard. It seemed inexpensive and I've always wondered about lard in soap so I bought it. Before, I go with making CP soap using the lard I have a couple of questions:
1.) Is Pork Lard any better or worse than Beef Lard for soapmaking? Does one 'behave' better than the other or need to be treated different than the other?
2.) Is there going to be a pungent smell when I melt the Lard down and incorporate it into the mix?
3.) What is the best temp to work with Pork Fat? I generally like to work close to room temp oils but obviously that won't be possible with lard. Best temp range?
4.) Is there a traditional soap type made with lard kind of like with goat's milk everyone seems to like/make Goat's Milk Oatmeal & Honey.
Thanks!