Oxtails (beef or veal tail) are a popular soul food dish and are usually served as a stew or braised and served over rice with brown gravy. Oxtails are usually purchased in two forms: 1) the whole tail, which is several feet long, and 2) already cut into small portions. Most often, they come packaged in a box.
How to Cook Oxtail
Although oxtails are being used for much more than soup or stew nowadays, long, slow braising in a liquid is the preferred method to derive a tender result while drawing maximum flavor from what is very little meat. Slow-cooking turns the bone and cartilage into gelatin that is rich in flavor and makes a delectable sauce. When braising oxtail, plan on long cooking time—at least 3 hours; oxtails work particularly well in slow cookers and pressure cookers. The recipe will taste even better if left to sit overnight. 2:11
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Although oxtail may not be pretty to look at, its taste is worth seeing past its knobby appearance. Simply put, the oxtail tastes like beef, and when cooked, creates a deeply rich flavor. Comparing braised oxtail to a short rib, the oxtail is more tender with a silkier texture.
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FAQ
What is the tail of the oxtail?
What meat is the same as oxtails?
What else is oxtail called?
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cow tail
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Why do they call cow tails oxtails?
What is oxtail beef?
Nowadays, oxtail or cow tail pertains to a specific cut of beef taken from the tail part of both male and female cattle. Back in the past however, this cut of meat only used to refer to the tail part of oxen or castrated male cows, hence the name. It’s also known as cola de res or rabo de toro in Spanish, meaning beef and ox tail respectively.
What is the difference between oxtail and veal tail?
Oxtail, by contrast, provides a less gamey taste more universally palatable. Oxtail vs Veal Tail: Veal tail, being from younger cattle, offers a milder flavor. The texture, while still velvety and smooth, is less intense than that of traditional oxtail.
Why does oxtail taste like beef?
Oxtail tastes like beef because it comes from a cow. Initially, Oxtail came from Oxen and may still be in some parts of the world. However, Oxtail from oxen is not as common as it once was. So, the title has been assigned to a cow’s tail, whether that cow is a bull, steer, or heifer.
Is oxtail a cow?
Oxtail is exactly as advertised, other than being from a cow, as opposed to an ox. The tail of a cow, steer, or ox is flavorful. They also produce a beautiful broth and must be cooked low and slow if you want it to be tender. How much meat is in the tail of a cow?