After realizing he knew more about TVs than about the meat on his plate, award-winning TV producer and amateur chef Jared Stone purchased an entire grass-fed steer and resolved to make the best use of it that he possibly could. Year of the Cow follows the trials and tribulations of a home cook as he and his family try to form a more meaningful relationship with their food and the environment. From meeting the rancher who raised his cow to learning how to successfully pack a freezer with cow parts, Stone gets to know his steer and examines how previous generations ate, delving into the ways our ancestors prepared meals and the ethnography of cattle. Over the course of hundreds of nose-to-tail meals shared with friends and family, Stone works his way through his cow armed with a pioneering spirit and a good sense of humour. He becomes more mindful of his diet and bravely confronts challenges he never expected, like how to dry beef jerky without making your home smell like a smokehouse, and how to find deliciousness in the less-common cuts of cattle like the tongue and heart, sharing a recipe at the end of each chapter. By examining the food that fuels his life and pondering the ethics of meat eating, Stone finds the areas where his cooking philosophy overlaps with learning to live a life more fully.

Getting the hang of making haggis or the knack of preparing knockwurst isn't nearly as tough as is commonly believed. The Sausage-Making Cookbook explains this traditional kitchen craft and shows exactly how to go about it. Step-by-step instructions help make beginners into masters of the sausage-making art. Tips on equipment and techniques enhancing the 230 recipes make this much more than just a cookbook. The Sausage-Making Cookbook is for the increasing numbers of people who want to provide for themselves. *Eliminate harmful nitrates and nitrites, artificial preservatives, and stuffers by controlling the raw materials that go into homemade sausage. *Little investment in equipment and supplies *Traditional, time-tested methods for preserving meat and an independent way of life

Once again "Mr. Outdoors" guides the way to really succulent eating after a successful hunt. Home Book of Cooking Venison and Other Natural Meats provides not only recipes for enjoyment straight from nature's banquet table, but also gives tips on their preparation in ways that eliminate waste as well as advice on the best methods of storage for those morsels you save for future feasting. The flavor of the outdoors on every page is as pungent as the sweet, wafting smoke of a cookfire. Sitting down to your table at home with the product of the corner butcher shop brings a full tummy; sitting down to nature's table with natural meat that you've stalked and prepared yourself brings a freedom comparable only to that of the woodlands itself. Along with that full tummy.

Delicious sausages can be made easily and inexpensively in your own kitchen by following the recipes and advice found here. "Sausage" takes you through the steps of choosing the right equipment and preparing such meats as pork, venison, beef, chicken, and fish to create sausages of many flavors. A. D. Livingston offers recipes for country sausages, more exotic flavors from Thailand and even ancient Rome, as well as a full round of instruction for dried and cured sausages. There is also a section on making deli-style cold cuts. All country cooks, sportsmen in particular, will treasure this down-to-earth sausage cookbook. "It's been said that no one should look too closely into how sausages or laws are made. The legislative system may still be in unspeakable shape, but A. D. Livingston has rescued sausages for our contemplation and delectation. More great chow from an American master." --Christopher Camuto, author of "A Fly Fisherman's Blue Ridge," "Another Country," and "Hunting from Home"

Sink your teeth into the ultimate Texas barbecue cookbook with mouthwatering recipes, insider tips, and the rich history and traditions of this beloved culinary art form.

Smoky, juicy, and downright delicious--bring the sizzling heat of the Lone Star State to your dinner table with The Texas BBQ Bible. Learn the secrets of cooking low and slow, from choosing the right wood for smoking to finding the perfect spice blends and more. This cookbook is a celebration of the rich history and culture of Texas barbecue. Explore the different styles of barbecue across the state, the legendary pitmasters who have made Texas barbecue famous, and the traditions and rituals that make it such a central part of Texan life.

Inside you'll find:

• 60 recipes from first-rate establishments
• The top 25 BBQ joints in Texas
• 55 profiles on notable BBQ spots