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Odd Bits: How to Cook the Rest of the Animal

Jennifer McLagan, Leigh Beisch

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Odd Bits: How to Cook the Rest of the Animal
Odd Bits: How to Cook the Rest of the Animal

Culinary adventure in lesser-known animal cuts.

If you're intrigued by unconventional gastronomy, "Odd Bits" might be right up your alley. Jennifer McLagan challenges the standard meat-eating narrative, guiding you through a flavorful world of overlooked cuts. It's a journey of cultural exploration and culinary bravery—perfect for the food enthusiast eager to expand their kitchen repertoire and appreciate every part of the animal.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Odd Bits: How to Cook the Rest of the Animal

by Jennifer McLagan, Leigh Beisch
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ISBN: 9781580083348
Authors: Jennifer McLagan, Leigh Beisch
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Date of Publication: 2011-09-13
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Food & Drink
Related Topics: Culinary, Food and Drink, Food, Cooking
Goodreads rating: 4.34
(rated by 241 readers)

Description

Much more than a cookbook, Odd Bits delves into the rich geographical, historical, and religious roles of nose-to-tail cooking. In a world of costly prime cuts—stately crown roasts, plump pork chops, and regal racks of lamb—it’s easy to forget about (and steer clear of) the more economical, but less lovable parts of the beast—bellies, brains, cheeks, combs, gizzards, hearts, hocks, kidneys, lungs, marrow, necks, shanks, spleens, tongues, trotters, and, oh yes, testicles. Historically, these so-called odd bits have had a regular place on our plates and in our culinary repertoires. In fact, many are considered delicacies and routinely appear in regional specialties. So why do we eschew and waste valuable protein? When have our sensibilities become so squeamish? In short—when did we decide offal had become awful? Jennifer McLagan, award-winning author of Bones and Fat, is on a crusade to bring the nose-to-tail style of cooking and eating out of the closet and back onto our dining tables. Her enthusiasm for her subject is contagious, and with her insight and humor will convert even non-believers to the pleasure of odd bits.
 

Culinary adventure in lesser-known animal cuts.

If you're intrigued by unconventional gastronomy, "Odd Bits" might be right up your alley. Jennifer McLagan challenges the standard meat-eating narrative, guiding you through a flavorful world of overlooked cuts. It's a journey of cultural exploration and culinary bravery—perfect for the food enthusiast eager to expand their kitchen repertoire and appreciate every part of the animal.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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