an effect of British laziness
Or more accurately, a sign of how the language creatively evolves to suit changes in eating habits. Better that than to remain ossified.
melted lard
Rendered rather than melted, and that term isn't used nowadays for the consumer product since it's redundant. Also, dripping has always been a term, stretching back into history.
when you speak like those Russian cannibals!!!
You should see some of the stuff I eat in Africa. I draw the line at giant bats, since they're cute.