Oxtails are more popular than ever. To properly cook this cut, time and skill are required. Our expert discusses the best ...

This versatile fat makes my tamales, fried chicken, noodles, and baked goods so much better. Depending on the batch, lard's flavor can range from distinctly meaty to neutral and all-but flavorless.

A NOTE FROM CHEF CALLAHAN: Carnitas, or 'little meats,' are a staple in Mexican cuisine. There are various cooking techniques, depending on where you're eating them. For the most part, carnitas are ...

At the beginning of every month, I make a fresh batch of lard. I swing by my local butcher shop and lug home bags of leaf lard, the ropey-looking section of pork fat that clings to the pig's kidney ...