Pie crust is certainly a personal matter, Michael, that comes down to individual taste. We've found that lard, butter, and shortening all have their own unique flavors and textures. We find butter to be quite creamy and delicious, while shortening can be more bland but ethereally flaky. Lard is more of a wild card, since it can vary so drastically based on the kind you used. Some lard has a distinctively "porky" flavor, so if you decide to bake with it be sure to check out the taste before using it in a sweet pie. Happy baking! Kye@KAF

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