On 2015-05-29 3:29 PM, Michel Boucher wrote:

> Crisco is never used instead of butter (except maybe in baking).
> Generally, Crisco is used when a recipe calls for vegetable
> shortening. I wouldn't make sandwiches with Crisco.

FWIW.... an Italian friend who made excellent veal Parmesan insists on
frying it in Crisco.