Sunday-morning breakfasts were a hallmark of my childhood. I'd wake up to the floating aromas of bread toasting and the bacon sizzling on the griddle. My favorite part, however, was always the eggs.

This versatile fat makes my tamales, fried chicken, noodles, and baked goods so much better. Depending on the batch, lard's flavor can range from distinctly meaty to neutral and all-but flavorless.

Scrambled eggs have long been a quintessential American breakfast food. And while they are pretty easy to whip up in the comfort of your own kitchen, they also require a certain finesse to truly ...