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Oxtail

Beef · Various
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Raw Oxtail — Beef Various cut
Also called
🇲🇽Rabo de res🇦🇷🇵🇹Rabo🇫🇷Queue de bœuf🇪🇸Rabo de toro🇧🇷Rabo de boi🇮🇹Coda di bue🇩🇪Ochsenschwanz

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 flavored, silky sauces and stews. The meat itself is sparse but deeply flavorful. Oxtail stew is a beloved dish across Latin America, Europe, and beyond.

Names by country

CountryNameNotes
🇺🇸United StatesOxtail
🇬🇧United KingdomOxtailprimaryClassic British dish: oxtail stew
🇲🇽MexicoRabo de res
🇦🇷ArgentinaRabo
🇫🇷FranceQueue de bœuf
🇪🇸SpainRabo de toroRabo de toro estofado is a classic Andalusian dish
🇵🇹PortugalRabo
🇧🇷BrazilRabo de boi
🇮🇹ItalyCoda di bueFeatured in coda alla vaccinara, a Roman braise.
🇩🇪GermanyOchsenschwanz
TenderloinRoundBottom SirloinRibPlateChuckShort LoinBrisketFlankSirloinShankShank

Classic recipe

Braised Oxtail in Red Wine4 hr

Oxtail is one of the most gelatinous and flavourful cuts on the animal. A long braise in red wine produces a sauce of ex…

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