Carnitas! (Fried Mexican Pork)

I have a soft spot in my heart for Mexican food.  To me, Mexican food can be sort of the perfect comfort food. Once you get past really Americanized Mexican food and Tex-Mex (all of which have their place, and I dig on all of them), you find authentic Mexican food is an amazing mix… Continue reading Carnitas! (Fried Mexican Pork)

Pork Fat Rules: Making Lard

Lard.  I said it, I said that four-letter “L” word.  STAY WITH ME, don’t be scared! If you make it through today’s blog, you’re going to learn all the things I’ve learned in the last month or two, and you might even come away inspired!  Come, friend, let us travel to the land of porky… Continue reading Pork Fat Rules: Making Lard