ISO: ISO: Michael in Sarasota. I went to Acapulco Tropical today and found cooked lard (manteca) that

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florisandy

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comes in plastic tubs (about a quart or so) and are very inexpensive. They're right on top of the fresh meat counter.

I had fun in there and the store has just about everything you could hope for in a hispanic market. I also saw their little restaurant inside with some great authentic hot dishes.

I didn't have my cooler with me but you should if you go there. I bought one of the four types of cast iron tortilla presses for only $17.99 so I can make better empanadas.

Oh, and here's an interesting link about lard that I stumbled upon while trying to find the Spanish name for lard that I forgot already.

The Lure of Lard

 
Tuesday is the day to go...Sunday afternoon is not!

Thanks, Sandy. We went last Sunday about 3:30 and it was so packed I couldn't move. Planned on going a weekday.

Thanks for the article too. I will go back to Acapulco.

 
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