My first attempt at fried taters in the cast iron skillet. Came out pretty good. Even though I don't think we really needed the olive oil in them (my sister did that before I got to it). Put in some t...
Obviously not everyone had the pleasure of hog killing, and rendering each winter in their youth.
The difference is substantial, and primarily involves the smoking and curing process that bacon goes through to become.... well bacon. Then there is the frying the bacon to produce the bacon fat.
Lard is still available in stores... pick up a pack and put it in a hot pan.... Smell BACON ????? You salivating yet???? .... no... well...that's the difference.:B