Can you make lard with back fat? September 13, 2022December 28, 2023BRA 0 While fatback comes only from the back of the hog, lard can be rendered from most any fatty place of the pig, of which there are many. So, though fatback and lard are both pure pork fat, they are not interchangeable.Related Posts:What is the difference between lard and leaf lard?Is leaf lard better than regular lard?How do you get lard from back fat?