Animal fats are being welcomed back into the kitchen! Chefs and home
cooks alike are rediscovering how fats create amazing texture -- from
the flakiest lard pie crust to the crispiest fried chicken -- and define
the flavor of a dish like authentic clam chowder with salt pork or duck
fat French fries.
The Fat Kitchen is the comprehensive guide to rendering and using
whole animal fats, including lard, tallow, and poultry fat. Cooks will
learn the distinctive qualities and best uses of each fat along with
methods for curing and storing them. In addition, 100 scrumptious
recipes highlight traditional cultural favorites like matzoh ball soup,
pasta carbonara, pork tamales, roast beef with Yorkshire pudding,
Southern-style collards, confit chicken, New England baked beans, and
jelly doughnuts.