Mostly everyone loves pizza, but is it possible to love it even more? Yes. The choice of fat or oil used in the dough should not be a throwaway consideration. We have found that animal fats give the dough an extra depth, dimension and personality that sets our pizza dough recipe apart from any other….
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(Bo) Berry Biscuits
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. And if that’s true, the culinary team at South Chicago Packing is here to flatter the heck out of Bojangles’ and their delicious Bo-Berry Biscuit® with our copycat Bo-Berry Biscuit® recipe ! You’re welcome. Bojangles’ makes excellent fried chicken and biscuits, especially their sweet blueberry…
9 Reasons To Return to Lard
Lard was once America’s most popular cooking fat. Today there are many substitutes and alternatives on the market, but none perform as well as the original. Crisco, for example, has often been blamed for Lard’s decline in popularity. However, it is not as healthy as we led to believe, and the taste and overall waxy…
Peperechas
Chef Pete recently returned from a trip to El Salvador that he took with his family to attend a friend’s wedding. While there, he was able to try all kinds of El Salvadoran delicacies. Peperechas were one of his favorites and they call for lard in the traditional recipe, which we love. When Chef Pete…
Easter Lamb Cake
Happy Easter from South Chicago Packing! This year as Easter approached, Chef Pete had the irresistible urge to have a go at a Lamb Cake. Legend has it that this sweet Easter treat hailed from Eastern Europe, but really ascended into majesty shortly after WWII when Wilton Baking and others manufactured affordable lamb molds that…
Lithuanian Bacon Buns
Lithuanian Bacon Buns, also known as Ausytes, are small bread rolls (or buns) with a bacon filling. They make a great appetizer or dinner party accompaniment. From the outside, they look no different than a standard dinner roll. But when you bite into these brioche-style buns, you and your guests will be rewarded with a…
Irish Soda Bread
We hope everyone had a lovely St. Patrick’s Day weekend! In honor of this holiday, South Chicago Packing is sharing our recipe for Irish Soda Bread. Here in Chicago we love all things Irish. We celebrated with a slice of Irish Soda Bread slathered with creamy Irish butter, and a cup of Irish coffee before…
How to Make Flaky Pie Crusts Every Time
The texture of your pie crust largely depends on what type of fat you use. Not all shortenings and oils perform the same… and while most people have come to love the flavor that butter brings to all baked goods, lard’s fat composition and chemical make up make it the superior choice for consistent flaky…