Pig's Ears Two Ways

"Searing the ear in my skillet was the most fun I've had with cast iron in a long time." Photographs by Chichi Wang One of the greatest things about working with offal is that you and your butcher will never...

Deep-Fried Pig's Tail

I want to make the case that pigs' tails contain everything desirable in the pig, and in exactly the right proportions. Unlike oxtail, the tails of pigs come with the skin intact so that each segment is a perfect cross-section of skin, fat, tendon, and meat.

Crispy Grilled Pig's Tails

Grilled pig's tails give you crispy skin and tender meat that's marbled with just a trace amount of fat. What more could you ask for in a pig part?

Pigs' Feet

To make pigs' feet a finger-licking treat, start by braising them in sweet Indonesian soy sauce, then finish on the grill. The result: rich, tender pork with crispy skin.

The Nasty Bits: No Mean Feet

I'm fond of all poultry feet. Goose and duck feet have ample amounts of webbing; when stewed, they are delicate and tender with a hint of chewiness that resembles the texture of simmered sheets of bean curd. While goose and duck feet are more prized in Chinese cuisine, I prefer the meatiness of a chicken's foot.

Pig's Skin

When we think of eating organs, we imagine the red, glossy innards of various beasts and fowl. The skin, however, the largest organ of them all, is a boon for the cook and meat lover.

The Nasty Bits: Whole Hock

"I sought a dish that used not only the feet but also the hocks, which are some of the most succulent and tender bits on the animal." How often are you alone in your kitchen with a pair of pigs'...

The Nasty Bits: Lamb Kidneys

By far the smallest kidneys I've had the pleasure of cooking, these lamb kidneys pack a lot of aroma into one small package. I had originally planned to grill the kidneys but after one whiff, I knew they needed plenty of tongue-numbing chiles and pepper and alcohol (like rice wine) to counter their assertive smell, so I went with this recipe for fried kidneys by Fuchsia Dunlop.

Deep-Fried Chicken Feet

Fried chicken feet that are tender on the inside, with a shatteringly crisp coating.

Deep-Fried Brains

Adapted from The Whole Beast by Fergus Henderson...