Prepare a large casserole dish by covering it with parchment paper. You might want to overlap 2 large pieces to cover completely and contain the liquid for easy clean up.

Pour half of the bird seed into the casserole dish.

In a saucepan melt the lard, peanut butter and pears together over medium heat.

As the peanut butter and lard begin to liquify, smash the pears with a spoon.

When the mixture is completely melted pour it over the bird seed.

Sprinkle remaining bird seed over the mixture.

Place in the freezer if possible, or in the fridge.

Allow the mixture to harden and then lift the parchment paper out of the casserole dish.

Use a sharp knife to cut the suet down into cakes that will fit your suet feeder.

Store in the freezer in a ziploc bag until ready to feed.