Nose-to-Tail: Using the Whole Animal with Confidence
A Farm-to-Table Class with ABC Acres
Curious about how to use every part of the animal—confidently, respectfully, and deliciously? This Nose-to-Tail Beef Cooking class is designed to demystify some of the most overlooked (and incredibly valuable) beef cuts while giving you practical skills you can use at home right away.
In this hands-on, educational class, we’ll focus on bones, marrow bones, suet, and beef bacon, teaching you how these traditional cuts can stretch your grocery budget, reduce waste, and elevate your cooking.
What You’ll Learn
🥣 Bone Broth Basics: Selecting the right bones, roasting vs raw bones, stovetop vs slow cooker methods, proper simmer times for flavor and gelatin, storage, freezing, and everyday uses
🔥 Roasted Marrow Bones: What marrow is and why it’s prized, how to roast marrow bones perfectly, simple seasoning ideas, serving marrow as an appetizer or meal add-on
🧈 Rendering Suet into Tallow: What suet is and how it differs from other fats Step-by-step rendering process Cooking, baking, and storage uses Why tallow is making a comeback in traditional kitchens
🥓 Beef Bacon Overview How beef bacon is made. Best cooking methods. Where it shines in everyday meals.
🍽️ Recipes We’ll Cover & Share: Attendees will receive printed recipes and guidance for: Classic beef bone broth.
Roasted marrow with garlic & herbs.
Beef tallow for frying, roasting, and baking
Skillet beef bacon & eggs
Simple soups and pan dishes using broth & tallow
All recipes are designed to be beginner-friendly, affordable, and easy to replicate at home.
🎁 Class Bonus
Each attendee will go home with:
✔️ A $10 ABC Acres beef certificate (perfect for trying the cuts you learned about)
✔️ Printed recipes and reference guides
✔️ A deeper understanding of how to cook and appreciate the whole animal
🌿 Why Nose-to-Tail Cooking?
Honors the animal by using more than just popular cuts
Saves money by using affordable, nutrient-dense options
Builds confidence in the kitchen
Supports sustainable, local farming
This class is ideal for home cooks, homesteaders, food lovers, and anyone curious about traditional cooking methods—no prior experience required.
🥩 Come curious. Leave confident. Cook with purpose. We can’t wait to cook nose-to-tail with you at Newbo, taught by ABC Acres.
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