This El Fanguito 9 oz container holds manteca de cerdo (pork lard) con ajo, a garlic-infused solid cooking fat. Packaged as a 9-ounce unit, it melts for frying, sautéing, baking, and adding traditional flavor to Caribbean and Latin dishes. It's commonly used for seasoning stews, beans, plantains, and frying meats in home cooking.