To make the most delicious oxtail stew, you need to watch out for common mistakes. We spoke to experts on how to fix any ...

An curved arrow pointing right. In the US, oxtail was once considered a cheap and undesirable cut of beef. That's because it's mostly bone and fat, with only about 40% usable meat. But as it's ...

Oxtail soup is the perfect winter warmer. Invest in the cooking time and you’ll be rewarded with a lovely rich soup that really makes the most of this cheap cut of meat. Heat the oil in a large ...

Braised oxtail is a leisurely dish to make - after blanching and browning the meat, just let it simmer for several hours, stirring it every once in a while. The dish goes well with stir-fried ...

Oxtail is the perfect meat for cooking in the slow cooker. It’s full of flavour and becomes melt-in-the-mouth tender. Use the microwave to cook the potatoes for an easy gnocchi, or use shop ...

First, cut the oxtail into pieces through the natural joints – the joints are made of cartilage, so you won’t need a saw. If this seems like too much of a challenge, ask your butcher to ...

First cut the oxtail into pieces through the natural joints. The joints are made of cartilage so you won’t need a saw. Cut the bacon into 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes. Heat the dripping or olive oil in ...