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Osso bucovsOxtail

beef · Approximate equivalent

These cuts are approximate equivalents — similar in character but with meaningful differences in preparation or exact cut.

Both bone-in cross-cut braising cuts rich in marrow and collagen; osso buco gives a similar gelatinous sauce with more meat per portion.

Translation takeaway

These are related cuts, but not perfect swaps. Use the table below to judge how close your local option is before buying.

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Osso buco
Beef · Shank

Osso buco is a cross-cut slice of the shank bone with the surrounding meat, exposing the rich marrow in the center. The meat is tough and collagen-rich, requiring long braising to …

TenderloinRoundBottom SirloinRibPlateChuckShort LoinBrisketFlankSirloinShankShank
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Oxtail
Beef · Various

Oxtail consists of the tail of the animal, cross-cut into segments. It is rich in collagen, bone marrow, and gelatin, which dissolve during long cooking to create intensely…

TenderloinRoundBottom SirloinRibPlateChuckShort LoinBrisketFlankSirloinShankShank
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Names by country

CountryOsso bucoOxtail
🇺🇸United StatesOsso bucoOxtail
🇬🇧United KingdomOsso bucoOxtail
🇫🇷FranceJarret de bœufQueue de bœuf
🇪🇸SpainOsobucoRabo de toro
🇦🇷ArgentinaOsobucoRabo
🇲🇽MexicoChamorro / ChambareteRabo de res
🇵🇹PortugalOssobucoRabo
🇧🇷BrazilOssobucoRabo de boi
🇮🇹ItalyOssobucoCoda di bue
🇩🇪GermanyBeinscheibeOchsenschwanz

Cook either one well

$$ · braised beef, lamb neck, pot roasts, and stews

Turn a tough cut tender in one pot

Browning meat on the stovetop, then braising it slowly in the oven.

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