Thanksgiving 2024: brined turkey wrapped in caul fat, Boston baked beans, roasted vegetables. Hosting the Tsurumen crew. The caul fat makes all the difference - golden crispy skin, incredibly tender meat. This is how I cook Thanksgiving every year.
Read MoreIt's 6 AM on Thanksgiving. Everyone's asleep. I'm pulling a 15-pound brined turkey from the fridge, ready to wrap it in caul fat and roast at 450°F. Boston baked beans have been cooking overnight. This is my solo Thanksgiving tradition. And I always save room in my stomach for what really matters: the turkey sandwich on homemade sourdough after everyone's gone.
Read MoreExperience a special birthday feast by Tateki Matsuda. Discover the joy of cooking a full-course meal featuring Octopus Carpaccio, Pescatore, Capon covered with Caul Fat, and gluten-free Tiramisù alla Tateki. Dive into the flavors of love and tradition with Tatekitchen.
Read MoreI got caul fat from my favorite local butcher shop. Caul fat is the membranous fat that surrounds the digestive organs of pigs, cows, and sheep. Visually, it’s the most beautiful of all the fats; it looks a lot like a delicate spiderweb. I got pork caul fat and was very excited to use it, so I told my friend that I got a really a rare ingredient. As soon as my foodie friend heard that, he said he was going to pop Bordeaux wine. Then I suddenly became nervous. lol
Read MoreI got caul fat from my favorite local butcher shop. Caul fat is the membranous fat that surrounds the digestive organs of pigs, cows, and sheep. Visually, it’s the most beautiful of all the fats; it looks a lot like a delicate spiderweb. I got pork caul fat and was very excited to use it, so I told my friend that I got a really a rare ingredient. As soon as my foodie friend heard that, he said he was going to pop Bordeaux wine. Then I suddenly became nervous. lol
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