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Best books to learn Nose-to-tail cooking, in order
Nose-to-tail cooking is a practical discipline before it is an argument: it means learning to cook the four-fifths of an animal that supermarkets do not sell, which in practice means offal, bone, fat, skin, blood and the muscles that need six hours rather than six minutes.
Reading paths for nose-to-tail cooking
Nose-to-Tail Cooking: The Best Books to Read, in Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning nose-to-tail cooking?
- Nose-to-tail cooking is a practical discipline before it is an argument: it means learning to cook the four-fifths of an animal that supermarkets do not sell, which in practice means offal, bone, fat, skin, blood and the muscles that need six hours rather than six minutes.
- What's a good book to start nose-to-tail cooking with?
- A strong starting point is Bones by Jennifer McLagan. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after nose-to-tail cooking?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Puerto Rican cooking, Provençal and southwest French cooking.