The term LARD ALTERNATIVE can be solved by two crossword solutions: OLEO (4 letters) and CRISCO (6 letters). OLEO is a brand of margarine, which is a butter substitute made from vegetable oils. It was first introduced in the early 1900s and is still popular today. CRISCO is a brand of shortening, which is a type of fat used in baking. It was invented in 1911 and is still widely used in many recipes. Both OLEO and CRISCO are popular alternatives to lard, which is a type of animal fat.