Did 19th century Germans eat lard?

Answer 1

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Yeah, definitely. Lard was the main type of cooking fat/oil people had back then all over the world.

Answer 2

Yes, of course. Anywhere that pigs or other animals were raised, the people used ALL parts of that animal. They couldn't just run to the grocery store and buy another lean pork loin- they had enough trouble finding enough food to survive. So of course they rendered out the pig fat, and used it in their cooking. 

Answer 3

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