Kitchen

[Flatbush]

Ran out of Crisco, so I went to the store (Vons). A can of 48 ounces was $13.xx Seemed pretty high to me, so I then went to another  store (Smart and Final).

The price there was $10.49. Still high, but better. So I bought it.

Anyone else seen the price in your neighborhood store? Don't know if I am out of touch or unrealistic.

[Tinkrbl44]

I had no idea they still made it. 

Just curious ... what do you use it for? 

[forsythia1]

You could probably buy a cheaper brand, but, IMO, it wouldn't taste the same.

You can't beat chicken fried in Crisco. Yum.

[lynnie61]

I just checked our local grocery store, 9.89.  Walmart 9.00.  There is another thread about vanilla frosting with Crisco, so I may buy a small can.  The sticks were 7.79.  I have never purchased this (I’m certainly NOT the family baker 😂).  

[CalminHeart]

I bought some for my dad a couple weeks ago and choked at the price. 

I haven't used the solid Crisco in decades but Dad uses it on occasion.

[Group 5 minus 1]

I haven't bought Crisco in 30 years.

[ScrapHappy]

Vegetable oils have been very expensive in my area for some time now.  Store brand for a small bottle can run $8 in some stores (store brand).  Name brands like Crisco and Wesson are even more.  Used to be able to get store brand for 99 cents when on sale.

[Ainhisg]

I get my Crisco at Wal-Mart but buy a small can.  The only thing I use it for is pie crust.  And it makes the BEST pie crust using the Pioneer Woman recipe.

[RespectLife]

I only buy a really small can and it lasts forever!

Those prices are crazy!!

I don't fry foods.

I use 5T for my pie crust.  The recipe  use is a combo of butter and shortning.

It is really flaky!

I just checked my Walmart and a 48oz is $9.00

[gidgetgh]

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@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:

I haven't bought Crisco in 30 years.

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@Group 5 minus 1 - I am 67. I have never bought Crisco in a can.

 That's no reflection on the original poster.  I just have never been much of a cook or baker.  I would have no idea what to do with canned Crisco.

I do always keep a small bottle of Crisco Vegetable Oil. I have been in my new house for a year and 4 months. I know for a fact I haven't used it since I have lived here.